The term "wrongful termination" is misleading because in Kentucky and most other states, unless there is an employment agreement for a specified term, all employment is "at will." This means an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, or for no reason at all, unless:
An "at-will" employee can be terminated because he/she does not get along with a supervisor, or even because the supervisor does not like the clothes the employee is wearing. The employer does not have to use progressive discipline, allow the employee to present his/her side of the story, or demonstrate that the allegations against the employee are true. In other words, it is not illegal for an employer to be unfair or wrong when it fires an "at-will" employee.
However, employees of government agencies often have additional rights not available to private sector employees. In addition, if you are a union member, your employer is likely bound by specific termination procedures contained in a collective bargaining agreement. In some cases, a court may find that an implicit contract of employment exists even if there is no written document labeled "Employment Contract."
If you believe you were wrongfully discharged, you should contact the Atlanta wrongful termination lawyers at Obi Law Group immediately. We can help you determine whether your termination was unlawful and whether you are in a position to bring a lawsuit or to negotiate for a severance package.
The basis of the lawsuit would not be wrongful termination per se, even though that is what happened. Instead, the Atlanta wrongful termination lawyers at Obi Law Group would sue on your behalf for:
Many wrongfully terminated Kentucky employees may also have valuable claims against their employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). In addition to establishing the federal minimum wage, the FLSA establishes overtime and record-keeping requirements that employers must comply with. Many times, employers attempt to classify an employee as "exempt" in order to avoid paying overtime, as required under the FLSA. Employers also often make errors in calculating the overtime rate of pay or require employees to work "off-the-clock." Obi Law Group can assist you in determining whether your employer has violated the FLSA. Remedies for a violation include unpaid overtime wages for up to three years, plus liquidated damages in an equal amount, and attorneys' fees.
Upon termination, many Kentucky employees are presented with a severance agreement These agreements typically require the employee to sign a release of claims against the employer in exchange for a severance payment. If you have been presented with a severance or separation agreement, it strongly recommended that you contact an experienced Kentucky wrongful termination lawyer, such as the experienced team at Obi Law Group, to review the severance agreement and proposed release, and advise you on your rights and options. Many times, it is not in a former employee's best interests to sign anything, as doing so usually precludes you from pursuing any legal rights against the company in the future.
Regardless of how you and your employer parted ways, it is wise to contact a Louisville, Kentucky wrongful termination lawyer to discuss your termination or resignation and to ensure you have not been taken advantage of. If you think you have been wrongfully terminated, call a Louisville, Kentucky wrongful termination lawyer at Obi Law Group today.
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