When employees experience different types of mistreatment at work, such as sexual harassment or discrimination, they often do not report what occurred. One study said that 58% of employees who either experienced unfairness at work or witnessed it happen to someone...
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Wrongful termination and whistleblower claims
2 types of wrongful termination
When an employee believes they have been wrongfully terminated, they may seek legal recourse against their former employer. The loss of the job can have a significant impact on their career, their income and much more. There are legal options if they believe their...
How can whistleblowers protect themselves from retaliation?
Employees effectively become whistleblowers when they report safety issues or legal compliance concerns about their employers. Some whistleblowers file reports internally with their employers, drawing their attention to issues that damage the company's reputation or...
Is wrongful termination when an employee is in a protected class?
Some employees are in protected classes, which helps determine when discrimination has taken place. Examples include gender or sex, age, race or national origin, pregnancy status and disability status – although this is not an exhaustive list of all protected classes....
How can whistleblowers protect themselves from retaliation?
Whistleblowers report safety issues or regulatory violations. Some whistleblowers notify management within the company about their concerns. Others file official reports with regulatory agencies. In some cases, whistleblowers even serve as relators and initiate...
3 ways that workers become whistleblowers
The need to generate profit can lead to questionable business practices. Some companies engage in fraudulent billing to artificially inflate company revenue. Other times, organizations may violate labor regulations or safety laws. Employees who are aware of misconduct...
What are non-economic damages after a wrongful termination?
A wrongful termination hurts more than just your paycheck. Your pride, self-esteem and health may also take a hit. You’re left wondering why you were mistreated after all the time and effort you gave. You’re entitled to more than lost wages if you were wrongfully...
Who’s protected by the Texas Whistleblower Act?
By nature, most of us are uncomfortable performing illegal or unethical acts at our employer’s request. And, while it may be difficult, you know the right thing to do is report your employer to the appropriate agencies. If you are a public employee, you have the...
Understanding retaliation in workers’ compensation cases
Imagine dealing with pain, medical appointments and the stress of recovery after a workplace accident, only for your employer to make things worse by punishing you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. For instance, you could be fired or demoted shortly after...
Taking swift action is crucial after wrongful termination
Losing your job is difficult, but being wrongfully terminated can be even more devastating. If you believe you were let go for unlawful reasons, taking quick action is essential to seeking justice and securing the compensation you deserve. Wrongful termination claims...
