Covers laws and legal remedies for employees who were unlawfully fired, including discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower protections, and violations of employment contracts or public policy. Learn when a termination may be illegal, what evidence matters, and what steps to take to pursue reinstatement, back pay, or damages.
At-will employment means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any lawful reason—or no reason—and the employee can quit at any time. The main limits are statutory and contractual protections, such as anti-discrimination laws, retaliation prohibitions, public-policy exceptions, and collective bargaining or written employment agreements. This article explains how at-will employment works, […]
Wrongful termination is when an employer fires you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or retaliation, despite at-will employment rules. Federal and state laws and, sometimes, contracts or company policies can limit when a firing is lawful. This article explains the definition, common illegal reasons, and steps to protect your rights. Wrongful termination happens […]
