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Wrongful Termination Court Within 90 Days In Dallas
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Yes, an employer is entitled to fire an at-will employee without notice, but the reasoning for the firing must always remain lawful. If it comes to light that a firing was done for unjust or unlawful reasons, a wrongful termination claim can ensue.
Employees must establish the existence of an employment relationship, the circumstances of their termination (whether direct or constructive), and evidence indicating unlawful motives behind the termination.
In most cases, the statute of limitations is 180 days from the date of termination for filing a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), although this limit may extend to 300 days from the termination date on some occasions.
If you intend to sue your employer, it is important to act quickly and within the statute of limitations. In Texas, the deadline for filing wrongful termination claims is 180 days from the date of your dismissal. If your suit is successful, you may be eligible for lost wages, punitive damages or job reinstatement.
Workers who prevail in a wrongful termination claim often get awarded between $5,000 and $100,000 in compensation. However, each case is different. There is no single “average” wrongful termination. Numerous factors can change how much a particular case is worth.
Employees must establish the existence of an employment relationship, the circumstances of their termination (whether direct or constructive), and evidence indicating unlawful motives behind the termination.
You have 180 days from the date of termination to file with the TWC and 300 days to file with the EEOC. If your case involves union activity or federal law violations, you must file your claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). You also have 180 days to file, unless you work for a federal agency.
