Rule 0800-09-01-. 02 of the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Employment Security Law, requires all employers to furnish each separated employee with a Separation Notice, LB-0489, within 24 hours of the employee's separation from employment.
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.
Common Law / Public Policy Rights in Tennessee Employment For example, wrongful termination against public policy may include an employer firing an employee for: Performing jury duty. Obeying a lawful subpoena. Testifying truthfully in a lawsuit involved the employer.
Your termination could be wrongful if your employer fired you: Due to discrimination. In violation of a federal or state labor law. Because you reported and refused to participate in harassment.