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Wrongful Termination Court With Federal In Illinois
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A wrongful termination claim may arise when an employer terminates an employee for a reason that violates a clearly mandated public policy. Illinois common law recognizes a species of tort liability for wrongful termination or wrongful discharge known as retaliatory discharge.
If a worker has been fired in an act of retaliation against the employee, that worker can seek legal action. Public policy. If workers are terminated for reasons that go against Illinois or national public policy, then this could result in a wrongful termination case.
Performance Reviews – Compare your performance evaluations before and after any reported discrimination or protected activity. Sudden negative reviews can be a sign of retaliation. Witness Statements – Collect statements from coworkers who may have observed discriminatory behavior or retaliation against you.
You can sue an employer for firing you under false accusations if the termination violates your employment contract, discriminates against protected classes, or is considered retaliatory under labor laws.
Types of evidence include: Employment Contracts And Agreements – Review all written agreements, including offer letters, employment contracts, and non-compete agreements. These documents can clarify whether your termination violated specific terms of employment.
Illinois is an at-will employment state. This means most employers can terminate employees for any reason, or no reason at all, without prior warning. This includes firing employees for: Performance issues.