Unfairly Fired: What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination?

The Great Resignation is a term used to describe the mass resignation of employees from their jobs. This is the nearly 3% of the American workforce that has chosen to leave their employment on their own accord.But you may be surprised to learn that there were an additional 1.4 million individuals who were either let go or laid off from their employment through no fault of their own.As employment attorneys, we see people every single day who are terminated unfairly from their jobs and they face many obstacles to getting what is owed them. Most don't even try.What is a wrongful termination? How does the law handle wrongful termination? Is it difficult to prove you've been terminated wrongfully?No matter the circumstances, nobody ever wants to imagine getting terminated from their job and if you find yourself in this position, there are many things you should know that can help you.  What Is Wrongful Termination?Wrongful termination is a legal term referring to when an employer terminates the employment of a worker for a wrongful cause. This termination is deemed unlawful, unjustified or in violation of public policy.What qualifies as wrongful termination? In the simplest terms, the employer fired an employee for a...

6 Signs You’re Facing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Age discrimination is a real problem for many older individuals in the workforce. It seems counterintuitive to ostracize populations with more experience and knowledge, but managers and hiring departments with ageist attitudes fail to recognize the value that older workers bring.It is estimated that about two-thirds of workers between the ages of 45 and 74 have experienced or witnessed age discrimination. It continues to be one of the more pervasive forms of discrimination seen by employment lawyers. For people within this age bracket, discriminatory attitudes and practices can be a top obstacle to obtaining employment.What is Age Discrimination?Age discrimination involves unfair or unfavorable treatment because of an employee’s age. It can occur in many forms, both subtle and blatant. Ageism can also combine with other types of discriminatory practices, including race-related and gender discrimination. For example, women and people of color often report that their age has more of a negative effect in their workplace.Age discrimination is illegal during any part of the employment process, from hiring to firing and every step in between. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination against people aged 40 and over. As with most laws, there are special conditions and exceptions...

You’ve Been Terminated. Now What?

It's estimated that two million employees are fired from their jobs every year. You're likely feeling pretty emotional if you've just been fired, especially if you have bills to pay and a family to support. It might come as a shock to your system if it is unexpected.However, even if you thought it would happen soon, you might have been feeling dread for quite a while before getting fired.Or maybe you feel relieved because your job wasn't working out anymore. Whatever your reaction, you might not know where to turn.This can be confusing or stressful, especially if you feel you've been wronged by your employer.In this article, we'll review everything you should do after getting fired. The goal is to help you take all the proper steps, get what's due to you, and get you on your way to finding another job. Read on to learn more.Ask the Right QuestionsOnce you've processed the first emotions that come up after having been fired, you should use this experience as an opportunity to ask the right questions. First, you should ask your employer why they've fired you. This can be helpful for three reasons.First, it can be helpful to get honest feedback....