Imagine this: You show up for work one morning, feeling confident and prepared, only to be called into a meeting and told you’re being let go. This happens to millions of Americans each year, and a significant portion may be cases of wrongful termination. Being fired can be stressful and confusing, especially if you believe
Most employers are allowed to fire employees for any reason and at any time. However, employers are not allowed to fire employees for illegal reasons, in violation of public policy, or in breach of an employment contract. For example, employers can’t fire employees based on illegally discriminatory reasons, for serving in the military or on
Most workers in New Jersey are employed at will, which means that they can be fired for nearly any reason and at any time the employer chooses. However, employers can’t fire employees for illegal reasons, in breach of employment contracts, or in a way that violates public policy. Employees who are terminated for an unlawful
Most people are employed at will in New Jersey. This type of employment means that employers can fire employees whenever they want and for nearly any reason. At-will employees can likewise quit their jobs at any time and for any reason. However, employers can’t terminate someone based on an illegal reason or in violation of
If you were recently fired by your employer, you might question whether your employer had the legal right to terminate your employment. In some cases, employers fire workers for illegal reasons or in violation of employment contracts. If you believe that you were fired illegally, the employment attorneys at Swartz Swidler can help you to
The statute of limitations refers to the time period someone has to file a claim from the triggering event that gives rise to that claim. Filing a lawsuit during the statute of limitation time period, which can range anywhere from two to fifteen years depending upon the claim and the applicable law, is a very
Being demoted can be demoralizing. In some cases, a demotion may be illegal. If you believe that you were demoted for an unlawful reason, you need to understand your legal rights. You may have been demoted or passed over for a job at your work more than once. If the reason for your demotion was
If you are terminated from your job, it can be difficult to deal with and to understand. You might struggle with being fired despite knowing that your job might be in trouble. It can be even more painful if your boss fires you in an impersonal manner such as over the telephone. While it would
If you have been fired from your job, you might wonder whether your termination was illegal. Wrongful termination happens when workers are fired in violation of local, state, or federal laws or in violation of the terms of an employment contract. If you believe that your employer terminated you in violation of the law, the
Constructive dismissal is a type of wrongful termination claim. A wrongful constructive dismissal occurs when an employer wrongfully makes the working conditions at your job hostile enough that you are forced to quit. Your termination must also be in violation of your employment contract or of public policy. At Swartz Swidler, our attorneys assist workers