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    Wrongful termination can derail your career and your life. However, if you were illegally fired, you could hold your employer accountable and receive compensation such as back pay, front pay, emotional distress, and other damages. You could also have your job reinstated. 

    Proving wrongful termination can be challenging. However, you do not have to struggle with a claim on your own. Morgan & Morgan has your back. Our motivated and experienced wrongful termination attorneys in Philadelphia can help you fight back. Contact us now for a free case review to determine your options. 

    What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination?

    Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires a worker illegally. While there can be many legal reasons for employment termination, in some cases, an employee could have a legal case against their employer. 

    Examples of Wrongful Terminations

    Sexual Harassment 

    Sexual harassment is illegal. Affected employees could have legal recourse under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment at work can include: 

    • Repeated sexual comments, jokes, and innuendoes
    • Unwelcome sexual advances
    • Unwanted kissing or touching 
    • Physical sexual assault
    • Taking or distributing photos of a sexual nature
    • Requests for sexual favors
    • Sending sexually explicit emails or texts

    If you quit due to sexual harassment or you were fired as retaliation for officially complaining about harassment, you could file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Damages you could seek include reimbursement of your financial losses and awards for emotional distress. 

    Hostile Work Environment

    According to a study by the Rand Corporation, nearly one in five employees face threatening or toxic work environments. For some, the constant hostility is too much to bear, and they voluntarily resign from their job. However, you could file a wrongful termination lawsuit even if you quit due to a toxic environment such as bullying, sexual harassment, or verbal abuse at work.

    Discrimination

    According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), unlawful discrimination can be based on a person’s race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and other attributes. However, most employers know that overt discrimination is illegal and may conceal their true motive for a dismissal. An attorney could help you prove wrongful termination due to discrimination.

    Retaliation

    Retaliation is the most common charge filed with the EEOC, followed by disability, race, sex, and age discrimination. If you reported discrimination, harassment, or another violation of workplace regulations and were terminated, you could have a case. Some employees are also fired for “whistleblowing,” such as informing the authorities of an employers’ fraudulent activities, violations of wage and hour laws, or unsafe work environments. 

    Workers’ Comp Claim Retaliation

    If you were injured on the job or developed a work-related condition and got fired after filing a workers’ compensation claim, you could be entitled to damages. Likewise, if you testified in another employee’s workers’ compensation claim, an employer is prohibited from firing you. 

    Wage and Hour Violations

    If you asked your employer for wages owed, such as overtime pay, commissions, or tips, and they fired you, you could file a lawsuit and receive compensation. Other standard wage and hour violations include:

    • Failing to pay minimum wage
    • Refusing rest or meal breaks
    • Misclassifying employees

    Violations Of the Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

    The federal Family and Medical Leave Act protects employees in some family emergencies. Such instances can include:

    • Employee illness
    • Having to care for a severely ill family member
    • Caring for a newborn child 
    • Caring for an adoptive or foster child 

    Employees generally have the right to be free from retaliation and return to their job after taking family or medical leave. You might have a wrongful termination lawsuit if you were fired for taking leave protected under the FMLA.

    Finding a Wrongful Termination Attorney in Philadelphia

    If you got fired illegally, finding an experienced wrongful termination attorney as soon as possible can be instrumental in getting what you deserve. Your first step should be asking friends and family for attorney referrals. Next, you can search for employment attorneys in Philadelphia by:

    If you want to get America’s largest personal injury firm on your side, contact us today to find out if we can help you with your wrongful termination claim.

    What to Look for in a Great Labor Lawyer

    An employer’s motives for firing an employee can be complex. However, an excellent wrongful termination attorney knows how to find evidence proving a wrongful termination. They understand how Pennsylvania and federal employment law relates to your case. Most importantly, the ideal attorney will have extensive experience with wrongful termination claims and litigated cases such as yours successfully.

    When you meet your potential lawyer in person, make sure to ask questions about their experience and track record. If they are proud of their achievements, they will be happy to talk about past cases and provide you with references and testimonials from previous clients. 

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