Have you lost your job and believe your termination was unjust? In Illinois, employers have broad discretion in firing employees because it is an at-will employment state. But this does not mean your termination was lawful. If you lost your job and believe it was illegal, contact a Deerfield at will wrongful termination lawyer to pursue compensation and hold your former employer accountable. Our wrongful termination attorneys at S.T. Legal Group can offer a free, 30-minute case evaluation to see if we can take on your case.
When a state follows the at-will doctrine, employers may fire employees for any reason or no reason at all. With such discretion given to employers, one might wonder how any termination could be deemed wrongful. However, the doctrine has its limits. An employer may not terminate an employee if it:
Wrongful termination often occurs in cases of discrimination, retaliation, or a violation of public policy. There are a number of federal laws that protect workers from unlawful termination:
The state has multiple laws in place to protect workers’ rights against unjust termination from their employment. For example, Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/Art. 2 prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on protected characteristics. 740 ILCS 174/1 protects workers from retaliation. If an employee reports unsafe working conditions or fraud, the employer cannot fire them for it.
An employment contract could bar an employer from firing an employee. There may be strong legal grounds for a claim if an employer fires someone, and it violates the agreement. For example, if an individual signed an agreement stating that they may only be fired for just cause, there could be a strong case for wrongful termination if there was no valid reason. If the worker exceeded work goals, did not have any record of misconduct, and the employer does not provide a valid reason for termination, firing them breaches the contract.
An at will wrongful termination attorney in Deerfield could help you understand your rights and determine if you have legal grounds for a claim.
Workers who experience wrongful termination can pursue legal remedies to right the wrong. An at will wrongful termination lawyer in Deerfield could help an individual who has been unlawfully fired file a formal complaint with a government agency. For instance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) receive complaints. Filing a lawsuit against the employer is another option.
S.T. Legal Group could help with negotiating a settlement with the employer, filing any legal documents, and representing the employee in court if necessary. An individual who has been wrongfully terminated may pursue remedies, such as reinstatement, lost wages and benefits, and damages.
Job loss is stressful, and wrongful termination is even more so. If you believe your employment termination was wrongful, reach out to a Deerfield at will wrongful termination lawyer. Our team at S.T. Legal Group is experienced in this area and could explain your legal rights and options. We are dedicated to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation when they have been unjustly fired. We offer a 30-minute case evaluation at no cost to you to discuss the details of your case and see if we can help. Contact our team today and take the first step in holding your former employer accountable.
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