This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
Wrongful Termination Court For Medical Reasons In Fulton
Category:
State:
Multi-State
County:
Fulton
Control #:
US-000291
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
This website is not affiliated with any governmental entity
Public form
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
For example, in Georgia, an employer's decision to fire an employee may be considered wrongful if the decision is based on the employee's membership in a protected class, is based on a protected activity, or violates an employment contract promising job security.
The ADA protects employees with disabilities. It dictates that your employer cannot legally fire you for reasons related to your disability. If you consistently miss work due to an illness that is not related to your disability, your employer may be able to legally fire you.
Wrongful termination cases can be difficult to win since the employee must provide evidence that their discharge was unlawful. Although assembling solid proof and hiring legal counsel improves the odds, employers frequently contend the dismissal was justified due to performance-related issues.
Although employers may legally let employees go from their jobs for no reason (when employment is “at will”), it is against federal and state laws to fire someone because of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender or sexual orientation, age and/or disability.
So, while California employers can fire at-will workers at any time for any legal reason, they cannot fire an employee solely because of an employee's medical condition. Here is an overview of several laws that offer varying protections against being fired for an illness.
California laws protect you when you have a medical condition that impacts your ability to work. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employer discrimination based on actual or perceived medical conditions, including firing and other adverse employment actions.
It is with regret that I must inform you of our decision to terminate your employment with (Company Name), effective (termination date). This decision has been made after careful consideration of your performance and its impact on our team and company goals.
I believe I was wrongfully terminated from my position as (Your Former Position) on (Date of Termination) due to (Specify the basis for your complaint, such as race, gender, age, disability, retaliation, etc.).