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To protect employees from unscrupulous employers that might have a (required)
hidden agenda behind firing someone, federal and state governments
have instituted laws that dictate how and why employers can terminate
employees. If you feel you have been terminated under suspicious or Your Email
confusing circumstances, you may be within your rights to file a (required)
“wrongful termination lawsuit” against your employer.

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According to the Department of Labor, employees have certain rights,

even upon termination of their employment. You have a right to keep
your job unless your employer has reasonable cause or other legal reason
for firing you. After termination, you may be entitled to continued
healthcare protection and unemployment benefits. The reason for
termination is often a deciding factor as to whether or not those benefits
will be granted to you.

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Wrongful Termination Cases
In wrongful termination cases, we may use depositions of employer’s

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representatives as part of our investigation into the circumstances that
led to our client’s termination. In this deposition, a skilled court reporter
Livingston NJ trust will record everything, and very often we find that the Nobody
employer’s underlying reason(s) for firing our client did not qualify as does it
reasonable cause. In some cases, the termination has been in direct better than
violation of specific labor laws. Based on our years of experience, here are this �rm.
the 10 questions that we find most critical in the discovery process. Mark and
his team
1. Has the employee made complaints about working conditions? An truly feel
employee has the right to make valid complaints about safety YOU
issues, work conditions, and/or potential illegal activities without MATTER
impunity. and make
2. Was the employee on the verge of qualifying for, or vesting in, sure all is
company benefits? More than a few employers have used the done
termination process as a way to avoid giving tenured employees correctly
access to benefits such as bonuses, vacation pay, a 401(k) plan ASAP.
and/or stock ownership in the company. Follow
3. Were promises made to the employee? When employers make wild ups, call
promises to motivate existing employees or recruit new ones, backs, you
employees might quit when things don’t materialize. This could be get treated
what is called a constructive discharge. In some of these RESPECTFULLY
circumstances, the employer could have some liability. right from
4. Have other employees been terminated under the same or similar the start.
circumstances? Employers are often judged by the consistency of
their actions. If others have not been terminated after acting in the
same fashion, the employer could be liable. Kevin
5. Has the employee recently returned from an approved leave? The
termination of an employee for taking unpaid time off under the
Family and Medical Leave Act or military leave is a serious offense
and the employer can be liable and face serious legal
consequences. Ira
6. Did the employee make any disability accommodation requests?
Disabled persons are entitled to certain accommodations under the RECENT POSTS
Americans with Disabilities Act. The termination of an employee

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who has made such recent requests is unethical and illegal. When To Take
7. Has the employee complained about harassment issues? The Action For Medical
termination of an employee who complains about harassment can Malpractice
be considered suspicious and questionable.
8. Has the employee complained about being discriminated against Frequently Asked
based on a legal classification or status? Employees can only be Questions Involve
terminated for their actions, not based on their age, sex, race, Breach Of
religion, national origin, disability or any other legally protected Contract Disputes
status.
9. What actions were taken to remedy the employment problem prior How To Get
to termination? In many cases, employers are required to try to Through A Child

remedy employee problems prior to termination. Custody Battle

10. What documentation is available? In many situations, employers

are required to provide very detailed documentation related to the
termination and prior interactions with the employee.

If you feel you have been victimized by a wrongful termination, we

encourage you to contact us for a consultation. As an employee, you have
certain legal rights and protections. We can work with you to determine if
you have a valid wrongful termination case.

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