Common Situations Leading to Wrongful Termination Claims
- Employment discrimination based on your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and above), disability, or genetic information
- Violation of an employment contract
- Retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation L&I claim
- Retaliation for seeking compensation for unpaid wages and overtime
- Whistleblower retaliation
Washington Is an At-Will Employment State
Washington state workplaces abide by at-will employment rules, meaning an employer or employee may terminate employment at any time for almost any reason. At first glance, this seems to exempt employers from any liability for wrongful termination, but there are a wide number of statutory and common law circumstances where an employer may be liable for wrongfully terminating an employee. For example, a Washington state employer cannot terminate an employee for taking actions that follow public policy, such as whistleblowing to alert the public or regulatory agencies of misconduct within the company. There are also federal statutes, such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that bar employers from terminating employees based on race, disability, and many other factors, or from retaliating against that worker if they file a complaint about one of those prohibited practices.
Since Washington is an at-will employment state, wrongful termination claims are hard to prove and typically require the assistance of an experienced Washington Wrongful Termination lawyer. In many cases, employers fabricate a pretext for discharging a worker to justify their unlawful discrimination or retaliation. This type of lawsuit requires a thorough legal analysis and a sophisticated strategy.
Our knowledge of both Washington State and federal wrongful termination law coupled with our extensive experience representing employees in labor, employment, and employee benefits cases gives us a unique advantage in quickly analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of your claim and developing the right approach. The Wrongful Termination Lawyers at Emery | Reddy, PLLC handle every stage of your case, from workplace investigations and pre-litigation counsel to litigation within state and federal courts.
Call Emery | Reddy today to speak to an experienced Intake Specialist for a Free Case Review and to learn more about how we may be able to help you with your claim.
Do I Need to Hire a Washington Wrongful Termination Attorney?
If you have tried to work things out with your employer and nothing has been done, then it’s time to consult with an experienced Washington Wrongful Termination Attorney. Employment Law is complicated and can be overwhelming for anyone not familiar with it. Trying to hold a company accountable for bad business practices requires a skilled attorney to navigate the different laws and tactics an employer may use.
The Washington Wrongful Termination Lawyers at Emery | Reddy has decades of experience in Employment Law and an unmatched record of helping Washington state workers get the justice they deserve in labor violations. Call for a Free Case Review to speak to an experienced Intake Specialist and learn more about your rights.
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The Washington Wrongful Termination Attorneys at Emery | Reddy, PLLC are passionate about helping workers with Employment and Labor Law issues and L&I claims. We Help Workers®. It’s our motto and what drives us every day.
We know how companies think, and we understand the tactics they use. Our Employment and Labor Law Attorneys use that knowledge coupled with over eight decades of experience to help our clients get access to the benefits to which they are legally entitled and hold employers accountable when they break the law.
If you’re struggling with an employment or labor law issue, injury, or L&I claim, call us for a Free Case Review with an experienced Intake Specialist to learn more about how Emery | Reddy may be able help you today. No fee unless we recover for you.
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