First, you might have to file an administrative complaint with a government agency first. If the employer's reason for termination were unlawful, then the employee can bring a wrongful termination claim. This is even if the employee is an at-will employee.
As a simple example, if your compensation was $100,000 year (salary plus benefits), and a jury decides after a trial – two years later – that your termination was discriminatory, you could be entitled to $200,000 in lost past compensation.
Documentation plays a crucial role in bolstering a wrongful termination claim in Texas. Keeping records of employment contracts, performance evaluations, emails, and any incidents of discrimination or retaliation can provide valuable evidence to support your case.
11 Things You Should Never Say When Firing an Employee “This is really hard for me.” ... “I'm not sure how to say this.” ... “We've decided to let you go.” ... “We've decided to go in a different direction.” ... “We'll work out the details later.” ... “Compared to Susan, your performance is subpar.”
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.
Is there an average settlement in wrongful termination cases? Wrongful termination settlements are determined case-by-case. Workers who prevail in a wrongful termination claim often get awarded between $5,000 and $100,000 in compensation. However, each case is different.