PHILADELPHIA WRONGFUL TERMINATION ATTORNEYS

If you are not sure whether your employer fired you illegally, consider the following questions:

• Was I fired due to discrimination (age, sex, race, etc.)?
• Was I forced to resign due to an unbearably hostile work environment?  
• Was I terminated for filing a workers’ comp claim or assisting in another employee’s claim? 
• Did I get terminated for taking family leave? 
• Was I fired due to asking for overtime pay, tips, commission, or other wages owed to me? 

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you could have a wrongful termination case and receive compensation. 

It is important to note that an employer can fire you for many reasons, such as underperforming or violating company regulations. Moreover, in at-will states, you could get terminated for no reason at all, making it potentially difficult to prove wrongful termination. If you think you have been illegally fired, contact our wrongful termination attorneys in Philadelphia for help. We can determine whether you have a case against an employer and move forward with legal action. 

Unfair dismissal from your job can be extremely upsetting. However, try to stay calm even if your emotions are running high. Expressing your anger, arguing with your boss, or sending a furious email can make things worse and be held against you when you later try to recover what you deserve. Other steps to take can include:

Seek an Explanation for the Termination

Understanding why you were fired is critical for your claim. However, few employers will give you the real reason, especially if they wrongfully fired you. An employer may make up a reason or give you a face value explanation but instead fire you due to discrimination, retaliation, or harassment. If this is the case, an attorney can examine the real motive behind your dismissal. You could have a claim against an employer and qualify for damages. 

Collect Evidence for Your Wrongful Termination Case

To have a case against an employer and receive damages, you must present evidence for wrongful termination. Evidence can include:

• Emails 
• Voicemail messages
• Text messages
• Photos
• Eyewitness statements
• Pay stubs
• Employment contract
• Company policies and regulations

Since memory fades over time, consider writing down what led to the wrongful termination, such as sexual harassment or a toxic work environment. Note down names, dates, times, and witnesses of any relevant incidents. 

File an Official Complaint

If you were fired due to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, you could file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is generally responsible for administering federal laws dealing with the violation of workplace rights. 

Contact a Wrongful Termination Attorney 

An experienced employment lawyer can explain your rights and determine whether you have a legal case against an employer. They can also negotiate with your employer for a fair settlement out of court, allowing you to move on with your life. If your employer is unwilling to settle, a wrongful termination attorney can help you file a lawsuit and pursue compensation. 

You could qualify for economic and non-economic damages if you win your wrongful termination case. Economic damages are monetary losses such as:

• Back pay
• Front pay
• Loss of commissions, tips, and bonuses
• Loss of benefits such as health and dental insurance
• Pension entitlements
• Attorney’s fees and legal expenses

Your employer could also be ordered to reinstate you in your former position.

Non-economic damages relate to your emotional suffering due to the wrongful dismissal. Calculating non-economic damages accurately can be tricky. However, our attorneys know what your case is worth and can accurately determine your economic and non-economic damages. 

In some cases, wrongfully terminated individuals could receive punitive damages. Punitive damages are generally only awarded by a court in particularly egregious or malicious wrongful dismissal cases.

If you were wrongfully terminated, you need a powerful and determined advocate by your side, fighting for what you deserve. Employers tend to have the experience and resources to fight such claims. Our attorneys can level the playing field and fight for the best possible outcome in your case. Ways in which we can help you get justice include:

• Protect your legal rights and determine the best course of action
• Advise you if you received a disappointing response from the EEOC
• Collect evidence supporting your wrongful firing claim
• Filing a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal
• Determining your financial damages
• Fighting for the settlement you deserve
• Presenting your case strongly a trial 
• Working for you on a no-win-no-fee basis

If your boss unfairly fired you, you are not alone. Morgan & Morgan’s lawyers have helped clients like you fight for what they deserve after being dismissed for an illegal reason. Our experienced attorneys in Philadelphia are here to help if you are the victim of wrongful termination.

In Pennsylvania, individuals can generally file a wrongful termination lawsuit up to two years after they got fired. However, the deadline for filing a suit can vary depending on the type of claim. For example, if you are filing a case for breach of contract, you have four years to file a lawsuit in the state. If you were wrongful termination due to discrimination, on the other hand, the time limit for getting justice can be prohibitively short. Before being able to sue their employer for discrimination, individuals usually have to file a charge with the EEOC within 180 days. 

Therefore, it can be in your best interests to consult with an experienced wrongful termination lawyer as soon as possible. If you miss the EEOC deadline or the deadline set by Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations, you could be prohibited from filing a claim and recovering compensation.

Wrongful termination can leave you and your family in financial chaos due to no fault of your own. Unfortunately, many victims think that they are powerless and have no chance against a powerful employer or corporation. This is not necessarily the case. There are several federal and state laws protecting employees from unlawful termination, and our wrongful termination attorneys in Philadelphia are eager to hold unscrupulous employers to account. 

We can assess the full financial and emotional impact of the circumstances leading up to the wrongful termination and fight for maximum recovery so you can go on with your life. There are no financial risks for you as working with Morgan & Morgan is free until we win the case. We never charge clients upfront, and there are no hidden fees. Get started now and schedule a free case review to determine if you qualify for compensation.