Legal Information About Wrongful Termination
Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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There is a lot of misinformation among employees about what is — and is not — wrongful termination. When lawyers use the term "wrongful termination," they are talking about a person who is fired because they refused to do something that is against the law.
When workers talk about "wrongful termination," they usually mean any kind of termination or discharge that violates any type of employment law.
If you have been fired from your job and believe you were the victim of a wrongful termination, it is important to understand the definition of wrongful discharge before you can know whether you have a valid legal claim against your employer. The law firm of Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law, can help.
The Employment Law Firm of Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law
Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law, is a Milwaukee-area employment law firm that dedicates its practice to representing employees in legal claims against their employers. From our offices in New Berlin, our attorneys handle wrongful termination and other employment law cases on behalf of employees throughout Wisconsin.
What Is Wrongful Termination?
The formal definition of wrongful termination is, "Discharge from employment in violation of a well-defined public policy." Wrongful termination does not mean that you were fired in a way that was unfair. Instead, wrongful termination happens when you are asked to do something that violates the law, and you refuse, and you are fired for refusing.
If you are fired from your job for a reason related to discrimination, your termination may be illegal but it is probably not an official "wrongful termination." For more information about legal protections against discrimination in the workplace, see the following pages of this Web site:
- Age Discrimination
- Convictions or Arrest Records
- Disability Discrimination
- Race Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Sex Discrimination & Harassment
- Other Types of Discrimination
Contact Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law
If you believe you have been the victim of wrongful termination, contact us immediately for a low-cost and in-depth initial consultation.
In your first meeting with one of our lawyers, we will conduct a detailed interview to find out exactly what happened and how we can help. We will ask you detailed questions about the facts of your case, discuss your particular goals and discuss which of your options might be best suited to meet your goals.
To schedule an appointment, contact our office today. Call toll-free to 1-877-878-5914, or send us an e-mail for a prompt response.
