Category Archives: Wrongful Termination

The reason behind a termination matters

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Tuesday , July 31, 2018

Being let go from your job isn’t an easy situation. You have a lot to worry about, such as how you are going to pay your bills and when you will find a new job. There are moments when you know your times at the company is ending, such as if there are rounds of … Continue reading The reason behind a termination matters

Were you wrongfully terminated because of harassment?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Thursday , June 7, 2018

Imagine your boss is sexually harassing you, so you go to your boss’s superior to complain. A week later, you get a termination notice. Apparently, your boss’s superior would rather get rid of you than address the problem of your sexual harassment and discipline your boss. Unfortunately, numerous employees lose their jobs after complaining about … Continue reading Were you wrongfully terminated because of harassment?

Man sues Tesla for discrimination and retaliatory discharge

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Tuesday , May 29, 2018

In Arizona and the rest of the nation, it is illegal for companies to retaliate against workers for engaging in protected activity, including reporting illegal behavior. It is also illegal for companies to discriminate against workers based on their protected characteristics. Recently, a California man filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company discriminated … Continue reading Man sues Tesla for discrimination and retaliatory discharge

OSC issues three memos outlining whistleblower protections

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Wednesday , February 28, 2018

The Office of Special Counsel has issued a series of memos regarding whistleblower protections. These memos, disseminated to all federal agencies, outlined new whistleblower protections and updated whistleblower guidelines. These new guidelines cover all federal employees in Arizona and around the country. According to the OSC, these additional protections will provide additional protection for those … Continue reading OSC issues three memos outlining whistleblower protections

Protection against wrongful termination

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If you were terminated from your job in Arizona, you may have a feeling that you were fired unfairly, but you might not know whether you have a case. Ultimately, termination scenarios need to be looked at on an individual basis to determine if the employee was fired wrongfully and has the right to seek … Continue reading Protection against wrongful termination

Your first steps after a wrongful termination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Wednesday , January 17, 2018

Losing a job can make life difficult for both a worker and their family. Employers who fire workers for illegal reasons are trampling the rights of employees who put in hard work at their jobs. Creating a plan for life after your wrongful termination will let you protect your rights. We will go over five … Continue reading Your first steps after a wrongful termination

Wrongful termination: Were you a victim?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Monday , November 27, 2017

There is no worse feeling than losing your job. If your employer fires you, it’s important to learn more about why this happened and if you’re in a position to take action against the company. For example, you may feel that you were the victim of wrongful termination. There are many situations in which this … Continue reading Wrongful termination: Were you a victim?

What constitutes workplace retaliation?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Monday , October 30, 2017

Workplace retaliation happens when an employee speaks up about something, such as discrimination or harassment. It can also happen when an employee refuses to perform an illegal action on the job, or supports another employee after witnessing a wrongful action. Retaliation involves a negative consequence — like a dock in pay, a demotion, or a … Continue reading What constitutes workplace retaliation?