When a long-tenured employee with years of strong reviews is abruptly recast as a “performance problem” and pushed out, the sequence of events usually matters more than the paperwork. If the criticism of your work appears only after the decision to remove you was effectively made, that timing can be evidence of pretext, which is the legal term for a cover story. Under federal, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey law, a documented record of strong performance can help show that a sudden performance rationale is not the real reason.
Nineteen Years a Star. Nineteen Days a Problem.
How Do I Begin the Process of a Wrongful Termination Case in Philadelphia, and What Role Does a Lawyer Play?
If you suspect wrongful termination in Philadelphia, act promptly. Federal, state, and city laws may protect you. Document key details and consult an employment law attorney who can guide you through filing jurisdictions, deadlines, evidence gathering, and legal strategy from negotiation to litigation. Step-by-Step: How to Start a Wrongful Termination Case in Philadelphia Frequently Asked Questions What exceptions exist to […]
What Steps Should I Take To Start a Wrongful Termination Claim in New Jersey, and How Can a Lawyer Guide Me?
Losing your job can be overwhelming, especially if you believe the termination was unlawful. In New Jersey, workplace protections under state and federal law may allow you to challenge a firing based on discrimination, retaliation, or other illegal reasons. Acting quickly is crucial because some claims have short filing deadlines. An experienced employment law attorney in Lawrenceville can explain your […]
How to File a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit in Pittsburgh
Losing your job is difficult, but being fired for an unlawful reason can be devastating. In Pittsburgh, wrongful termination claims often involve discrimination, retaliation, or violations of public policy, and deadlines to act can be as short as a few months. The Lacy Employment Law Firm combines deep local knowledge with trial-tested experience to guide clients from their first complaint […]
Can you be fired for being sick?
Everyone needs a sick day every now and then. Some people get sick more than others. And some people get sick to the point that they fear being fired. Well, as always, it depends. Under federal law, there is no law that protects sick people from being fired. There is also no law that provides sick people with paid sick […]
How Long Does It Take to Resolve Wrongful Termination?
We see it all the time. A person thinks that they have been wrongfully terminated. But they wonder whether they have a case worth pursuing. First, they might wonder whether they can even win this type of case. And if they win, how much money will they actually get. But most people are more concerned with the hassle. People do […]
Fired on Your Day Off: Can This Really Happen?
Getting fired is bad enough. But getting fired on your day off might seem like another level of disrespect. People, rightfully so, are under the impression that you cannot get fired on a day where you did not come into work.