What to Do after Suffering from Wrongful Termination

Employers have the power to remove an employee from the company, provided that they have a valid reason for it. For example, an employee may be terminated if he committed a serious violation or failed to comply with company policies.

 However, some employers abuse the power that they have by terminating an employee in violation of his rights.

If you were suddenly removed from the company due to illegal reasons, it is advisable that you take legal action in order to acquire justice and to protect you former co-employees who may also suffer from it.

Here are the different things that you can do after suffering from wrongful termination:

·         Ask your former employer why you were terminated- You can talk to your former employer and ask him to specify the reasons why he decided to remove you from the company.

If he accused you of a violation which you did not commit, do not hesitate to speak up in order for him to realize that he made the wrong decision.

But if he refuses to listen to your side, you may have no choice but to leave the company.

·         Seek legal help from a Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer- It is advisable that you acquire legal help if you are planning to take legal action against your former employer.

This legal expert will look at the situation and determine if your former employer has a valid reason for firing you.

You may take legal action against your employer if you were terminated due to the following reasons:

o   Discrimination

o   Reporting illegal practices that are being done in the company

o   Refusing to do an illegal action

Aside from determining if you are a victim of wrongful termination, it will also be your lawyer’s job to help you file a court case or a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

You need to file a complaint with the mentioned agency if you were fired because you are a member of a protected class.

·         Gather evidence- You need to gather and compile evidence which shows that you were wrongfully terminated.

Here are some examples of documents which may help you prove your former employer’s guilt:

o   Your resume

o   Employment application

o   Copy of the complaint that you filed with your employer before you were terminated

o   Performance evaluations

If you want to know more about wrongful termination, you can call a Los Angeles labor lawyer from Mesriani Law Group at (310) 826-6300.