Employees who are wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy may be entitled to damages, including but not limited to lost wages, lost earning capacity, lost employment benefits, emotional distress, humiliation, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and attorney fees.
Employees must establish the existence of an employment relationship, the circumstances of their termination (whether direct or constructive), and evidence indicating unlawful motives behind the termination.
Many wrongful termination cases result in favorable outcomes for the employee, either through settlements or court verdicts. Successful cases can result in compensation for lost wages, damages for emotional distress, and even punitive damages in some instances.
The success rate of wrongful termination claims can vary, but ing to a source, less than half of claimants (43%) received an out-of-court settlement or a court award in their wrongful termination case (1).
Wrongful termination settlements in California typically range from $5,000 to $90,000 on average. The final amount can vary depending on factors such as the circumstances of the termination and any damages incurred by the employee.
There are many illegal reasons to fire someone, as defined under a multitude of federal and state laws. Wrongful termination cases in Texas can nevertheless be complicated and difficult to prove, with many factors being used to determine whether an employee will win compensation.
Wrongful termination cases in Texas can nevertheless be complicated and difficult to prove, with many factors being used to determine whether an employee will win compensation.
What can you do if you've been wrongfully terminated? If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated you may want to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The EEOC is a federal agency that enforces anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.
Filing a Complaint The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (TWCCRD) Employment Discrimination Inquiry Submission System (EDISS) is the method to submit your employment discrimination complaint. It provides an ample amount of space to describe how you have been discriminated against.