Your company gives you a dress code to follow at work. You don't like the restrictions, so you break the code and wear whatever you want. Predictably, they fire you. Is this a wrongful termination? Some argue that dress codes discriminate against them, and this is a...
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Wrongful termination: Should you negotiate a severance package?
If you have reason to believe you are the victim of a wrongful termination, the first thing you should do is review your employee handbook and employment contract. This will give you a clear idea of the processes and procedures your employer must follow in the event...
Avoid social media until your case is resolved
Social media has changed the way we communicate and view the world, and for many people, it's our main source of information. We share and post about everything-our stories, complaints, triumphs and tragedies. We follow the daily happenings of our friends and get the...
Former Indiana office clerk files wrongful termination lawsuit
A former clerk in the office of the Hamilton County, Indiana, treasurer has sued the county, claiming wrongful termination. In her lawsuit filing, the 13-year veteran county employee said she was fired because leaders in the office feared she would tell what she knew...
Were you wrongfully discharged? Focus on these details
The thought of losing your job is enough to make your stomach turn. You know this would change your life in many ways, including the impact on your finances. While there are times when people are laid off for valid reasons, such as when a company is downsizing, this...
Amazon faces scrutiny after injured workers fired or denied care
Several Amazon employees are accusing the retail giant of wrongful termination, denying workers’ compensation claims and placing them back in unsafe working conditions. The company now has over 140 fulfillment centers in the U.S., and the founder, Jeff Bezos, is the...
Can I sue my employer if I signed an arbitration agreement?
Employment law violations are rarely straightforward. For instance, as an "exempt" employee at your company ineligible for overtime pay, what are your rights? What if you don't want to work that much overtime? Why is your boss making you take paid time off if you...
When you get fired for doing the right thing
Claudia Ponce de Leon wanted to do the right thing. When she saw something that wasn't ethical-three bankers under her supervision were opening fake bank accounts to meet sales goals-she called the bank's ethics hotline. What happened next is enough to get almost...
OSHA’s online retaliation complaint form gets an update
Retaliation is unfortunately often used by Indiana employers to threaten and silence their workers on a wide range of topics including workplace safety. Such actions as demotion or wrongful termination are illegal, and OSHA and other federal agencies have the...
Former Disney executive reports harassment, retaliation
On Aug. 2, an ex-Disney executive filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. The woman says that two female employees came to her reporting that a vice-president had made inappropriate comments to...