Know Your Rights
At-will employment and what it means
Many workers in the U.S. are considered “at-will employees,” meaning your employer can fire you without cause. But “at-will” doesn’t mean “without limits.” Employers cannot fire employees for illegal reasons, and these include discrimination, retaliation, or violations of public policy or an existing contract.
What is wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination refers to being fired in a way that breaks state or federal law. This includes being let go for reporting illegal activity, taking protected medical leave, filing a workers’ compensation claim, or raising concerns about discrimination or safety violations. If your firing was unfair and unlawful, you may have a wrongful termination claim.
When to Seek the Service
Losing your job under unfair or suspicious circumstances is more than a career setback—it can also threaten your financial stability, health coverage, and mental health. If your employer fired you for standing up for your rights, taking protected medical leave, reporting unsafe conditions, or because of who you are, you’re not overreacting. You’re facing a legal issue and not just a personal one.
Wrongful termination happens quietly, often under the cover of at-will employment or vague excuses. But that doesn’t make it legal. You may have a strong wrongful termination case if your firing violated federal or state laws, such as the Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, or anti-discrimination protections.
An experienced employment attorney can help you seek compensation and hold your employer accountable under labor laws in your at-will employment state.
Scope of Services
We handle every part of your wrongful termination case, from the first steps to the final resolution. Our goal is to ease the burden and protect your legal rights with care and persistence.
- Evaluate how and why the wrongful termination occurred and whether it violates federal and state laws.
- Review your employment contract, personnel file, and related documents to build a strong legal claim.
- File discrimination or retaliation complaints with agencies like the EEOC when applicable.
- Pursue compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, unpaid benefits, and, in some cases, punitive damages.
- Represent you in a wrongful termination lawsuit if negotiation doesn’t lead to a fair resolution.
- Explain how laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Civil Rights Act apply to your case.
- Identify illegal patterns in “at-will employment” terminations and advise on the next steps.
- Communicate directly with your former employer and their legal team so you don’t have to.
- Connect your termination to related issues like unpaid wages or a workers’ compensation claim.
We do what needs to be done. And if it’s outside our scope, we’ll connect you with trusted resources who can help.