THE LEADERS IN EMPLOYEE JUSTICE

Wrongful termination can fall in three categories generally:

• The termination was a violation of public policy. For example, the employee is terminated for refusing to participate in illegal activities (i.e. not filing a tax return) or for participating in a legally protected right (i.e. the right to vote).
• The termination was in breach of an employment agreement. For example, if an employee’s employment specified a specific time frame of employment and was terminated before the time frame ended, the employee may have a claim for wrongful termination.
• The termination was in violation of a law or statute. For example, the termination was based on the employee being pregnant or the employee’s race.