Wrongful Termination in Tennessee, U.S.
If you are a victim of wrongful termination in Tennessee, our associates can help. What we might consider fair and ethical in our day-to-day lives and what is considered fair in an employer-employee relationship are two very dissimilar things. The Tennessee state court has established a doctrine known as “employment at will,” putting the power of hiring and firing solely in the hands of the employer. Essentially, an employer in the state of Tennessee does not need a good reason (or any reason at all) to fire an employee, even one who has performed outstanding service and may not deserve to be laid off. Even an employer who forces an employee to quit, or fires an employee on the basis of incorrect or misleading performance evaluations, is still not violating the law.
Fortunately, there are laws put into place to protect an employee in certain cases of wrongful termination in Tennessee and the U.S. If, when firing an employee, the employer cites race, sex, creed, or (in most cases) disability, that employer is breaking the law and a case can be made for wrongful termination. An employer may say he or she thinks you’re a bad employee or just doesn’t like you, and this gives them cause to fire you; however, if the employer says you’re not wanted at work because of your sex, color, origin, or religion, this is discrimination and is considered wrongful termination in Tennessee, and is illegal.
An employer may also try to violate a contract before a promised deadline, which would be a wrongful termination. In the state of Tennessee, employers are not allowed to terminate contracts without good cause. In order for an employer to legally fire an employee whose contract is not up, that employer must be able to prove that the employee is not satisfying terms of the contract. Union workers and independent contractors are often on a contract, and in many instances when a union member or contractor is fired, it is considered wrongful termination. Our attorneys in Tennessee can help resolve these situations.
rongful termination cases in Tennessee, and throughout the U.S., are complex and involve a variety of factors. A motive must be established on the part of the employer to determine if the firing was illegal. Many employers have their own lawyers or have received enough legal advice to be ready for such a case. Without a good attorney, you may not be able to receive the damages you’re entitled to. We will listen carefully to your employment history and help you determine whether a wrongful termination has occurred. Schedule a consultation with our attorneys in Tennessee today.
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