Wrongful Termination: You Need A Lawyer - Now!

Wrongful termination is actionable and the various remedies available are complex. This form of employment termination is also referred to as wrongful dismissal or wrongful discharge.

When your intuition is telling you that you are about to be fired, stall. Stall long enough to contact an attorney. Or, if you already have been fired, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can locate attorneys who practice in the area of wrongful termination through the internet or through your local bar association.

If you think you are about to be fired, try to escape the confrontation until you have spoken with an attorney. Become sick, claim a family emergency, or use whatever other creative reason that occurs to you to leave work.
Tip! ) Make sure your business lawyer does not over bill for services.

Yes, it's that critical that you make immediate contact with a wrongful termination lawyer.

When you contact an attorney, get an immediate appointment to meet with him or her or, at least, a telephone consultation. The attorney can guide you in immediate steps to take and may be able to insert himself or herself between you and your employer. Expect to pay for this initial consultation, but you may receive a pleasant surprise and not be charged for the first consultation.

With a lawyer involved, the employer will be much more cautious and will not be likely to skip over any steps in their disciplinary policy.

If you already have been fired, the lawyer can advise you on what to do if you and he or she suspect wrongful termination.

by Ken B -- Writing to assist others who have experienced or are experiencing discrimination and to share with you some valuable experience. See Wrongful Termination and Discrimination.