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Wrongful Termination Court With At Will Employment In Middlesex
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Yes, you can sue an employer for emotional distress in New Jersey. However, workers' compensation law limits an employee's legal options and proving the existence of emotional harm can be challenging, so it is important to consult an attorney who can provide guidance as to the best path forward.
While multimillion awards are possible, it is crucial to keep in mind that federal laws limit the amount of punitive and compensatory damages awarded in cases involving wrongful termination. They cannot exceed $50,000 – $300,000, depending on the number of employees working for the employer's business.
Nonetheless, employees in New Jersey are protected under this state's broad and liberally interpreted employment laws. If you think you've been wrongfully terminated, you may be able to bring a legal claim against your former company.
If your termination violates state or federal employment laws, it may be deemed wrongful. Common reasons for wrongful termination include discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
When you have suffered a job-related injury or illness in New Jersey, a workers' compensation claim is typically the only recourse against your employer. However, in some very limited and specific circumstances you may be able to bring a separate personal injury lawsuit against your employer and/or third parties.
While multimillion awards are possible, it is crucial to keep in mind that federal laws limit the amount of punitive and compensatory damages awarded in cases involving wrongful termination. They cannot exceed $50,000 – $300,000, depending on the number of employees working for the employer's business.
Terminations that are wrongful because they violate California's WARN Act come with a 3-year statute of limitations.
Yes, you can sue for wrongful termination in Georgia, but there are specific, limited conditions under which you can do so. Because Georgia is an “at-will” employment state, employers are allowed to terminate employees for almost any reason.
Settlement amounts vary based on lost wages, emotional distress, attorney fees, and punitive damages. In California, wrongful termination cases often settle between $40,000 and $120,000, but high-value cases can exceed $500,000 depending on the facts.