Most employees take their jobs seriously and value their work. No one typically likes getting fired, so employees understandably become upset and frustrated if they believe they have been wrongfully terminated. Many employees do not know when a termination is unlawful, or if they have legal options. If you think you were fired illegally, our employment attorneys near Columbus can help.
Because Ohio is an at-will employment state, many employees do not understand that employers can fire employees with or without notice, with or without reason, or for an unfair reason… However, there are times when employers cannot legally fire an employee. One of these instances is when employers violate federal law and fire someone based on a discriminatory reason. For example, if an employer refused to hire an employee solely because of his or her gender, that is a violation of the law. In Ohio, it is also illegal to terminate employees when the termination violates public policy.
When an employee is unlawfully fired, it is natural for them to become upset. Still, it is important to remain calm and remember there are steps you can take if you think your employer violated the law. The most important actions to take if you believe you were wrongfully terminated are as follows:
Just as there are things you should do after a wrongful termination, there are also things you should avoid doing. Do not speak about your job or the wrongful termination on social media, and do not contact your employer until you have spoken to a lawyer.
If you have been wrongfully terminated, our Columbus wrongful termination lawyers at Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC, have the necessary experience to help. Call us today or fill out our online form to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our skilled lawyers and to learn more about how we can help.
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