Wrongful termination is an unjustified and unlawful job loss that can occur due to discrimination, sexual harassment accusations, breach of employment agreements, labor violations, or workplace retaliation. Employers are required to document reasons for firing an employee, and if there is evidence of unlawful termination, an attorney can help build a case to pursue legal action to recover lost wages, benefits, and expenses from the firing. Douglas Geyman is an employment law attorney who has represented clients in wrongful termination cases for over 16 years.

1. What is Wrongful Termination?
By Douglas Geyman
Wrongful termination is a specific type of job loss that is typically
unjustified and unlawful and can often be the result of one or several
factors. Along with violations of state and federal policy that prevent
discrimination in the workplace, evidence of wrongful termination
includes termination because of a sexual harassment accusation or
rejection, a break of an oral or written agreement on the terms of the
position, violations of labor or collective bargaining, and other issues
such as workplace retaliation due to employee complaints.
Employers are required to keep records that detail why an employee
was fired, including documents on job performance and other
reviews. If there is evidence of unlawful termination, an attorney can
help build a case on a client’s behalf. Because unjustified job loss
puts an individual in a difficult financial situation, pursuing legal
action can help mitigate the effects of lost wages and benefits as well
as associated legal expenses.
About the Author:
Douglas Geyman has advocated on behalf of clients in employment
law cases for more than 16 years. He is the founder of the Law
Offices of Douglas Geyman in San Diego, California.