No matter your role or profile, getting fired by your employer can be a traumatic and disheartening experience. Nevada is an at-will employment state, but there are exceptions. That’s where the term “wrongful termination” comes into the picture. If you are fired from the job as a part of these exceptions, you may have a case against the employer. Sadly, most workers don’t necessarily understand what to do after being wrongfully terminated, and for your help, we are discussing more details.
Breach of contract
If you have an employment contract, both parties – the employer included – are required to adhere to it. When that doesn’t happen, and your termination is a direct breach of that contract, that is unlawful. Keep in mind that the terms & conditions are often murky, which is why it is relevant that you speak to an experienced employment lawyer to understand what the case is all about.
Workplace discrimination
Federal and state laws prohibit all sorts of discrimination at the workplace based on factors like gender, age, disability, pregnancy, race, religion, and ethnicity. Keep in mind that proving a case of discrimination can be challenging. At times, fired workers don’t have the evidence to support their case, while in other situations, the matter may seem unfair but not unlawful. Try to gather as much evidence and documents as possible in such circumstances and let an employment lawyer evaluate the details.
Retaliation
If you have been fired from the job for certain reasons that may sound like retaliation, get legal advice immediately. Here are some examples –
- You reported malfunctioning equipment to your employer, but instead of repairing the same, they terminated your contract. This is a classic case of whistleblowing.
- You were fired because you filed a workers’ compensation claim.
- You suffered the consequences because you took leaves under FMLA.
- You filed a case of sexual harassment against a supervisor but were asked to leave instead.
- You were a witness to a legal case concerning your employer and were suddenly terminated.
There are also other situations when you may have a lawsuit against your employer. For instance, if your new employer contacted your previous company for details and that company made a false statement, you may take action. Not all matters are the same, and it is best to rely on a legal expert for advice and further steps. Most firms in Las Vegas will be happy to do a comprehensive case review for free.