Getting Help with your Case
If you've been unjustly terminated from your job, here are some ways the New York City wrongful termination attorneys at Akin & Smith law firm can help.
Basic Advice for Wrongful Terminations
- Examine your employee handbook. It should contain a complete record of your employer’s workplace policies and procedures including statements regarding “at will” employment relationships, an equal employment opportunity statement with provisions, and a policy regarding harassment in the workplace. See if your termination violated any of the obvious guidelines and provisions included in your company handbook and if so, file a complaint through your Human Resources office or other institutional representative in charge of hearing employee grievances.
- Consult your contract. Does your employment contact outline what is considered due cause for dismissal or is in vague in this regard? Has your contract been amended or updated recently? Closely evaluate whether your dismissal occurred according to the guidelines and provisions of your contract or whether it was a wrongful termination in violation of your employment contract.
- Write down your basic understanding of how you came to be fired including any conversations with or comments made by your employers or co-workers. Try to do this as soon after your termination as possible while the memory is fresh in your mind.
- Educate yourself on your basic rights under civil rights law. Search the Internet or your local library for information on employment protections against harassment, discrimination and wrongful or retaliatory dismissals.
Legal Help for Wrongful Terminations
- Seek help from a wrongful termination attorney. There are experienced and capable lawyers skilled in employment law who can evaluate your case and consider all of the possible options available to you. These range from filing a complaint with the appropriate government agency, going into mediation with your employer to arrive at a settlement or pursuing the matter with a wrongful termination lawsuit.
It is important to realize that there are usually time limits during which you can file a grievance or lawsuit against your employer. Get help from a wrongful termination attorney so you can abide by all of the restrictions & filing guidelines.
Employment law is complex and involves not only evaluating your work contract but considering all of the applicable Federal, State and City legal statutes. Having an experienced New York City law firm such as Akin & Smith by your side fighting for your rights can be invaluable as you go through the difficult process following your employment termination.
