Suing Employer For Severance In Salt Lake
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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.
Universally employers are legally prohibited from firing an employee based on: Discrimination based on race, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, or disability. Reporting an employment violation or bringing wrongdoing to light as a whistleblower.
Utah employees also sue their employers for breach of an employment contract or under the public policy exception to the employment at-will doctrine.
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.
If Your Employment Rights Are Violated If you believe your employment rights have been violated you can either call the Disability Law Center, file a complaint with the Utah AntiDiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), or file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC).
If your employer fires you for reasons not stated in your contract of employment, you may be able to prove wrongful termination. If you've been fired due to your race, ethnicity, national origin or faced other discrimination, contact us today.