Suing Employer For Severance In Utah
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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.
In California, severance agreements are legally binding contracts. Depending on how the agreement is structured, signing it may not always be in your best interests. Learn what to consider before signing your severance package and how a California employment law attorney can help you protect your rights.
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.
Utah employees also sue their employers for breach of an employment contract or under the public policy exception to the employment at-will doctrine.
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.
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.
Write a demand letter (also called a complaint) detailing the facts of your claim and the monetary compensation (relief) you seek. File the demand letter with the court along with required filing fees and court forms and formally deliver a copy of the demand letter to the defendant (party you're suing)