If you believe you have been subjected to wrongful termination in the Richmond area, you may feel frustrated and overwhelmed. Employers can often use misattribution or over-exaggeration of mistakes in task completion to cover their tracks relating to wrongful termination. At the same time, employers won’t give equal weight to similar issues from other employees subject to their review.
Receiving unfair treatment from your employer can feel confusing and targeted, and this is not something you should not have to face on your own. Whenever you face job loss in this way, working with a Richmond wrongful termination lawyer from The Spiggle Law Firm may be beneficial. Our team of attorneys has extensive experience in employment law, including wrongful termination cases and helping clients win compensation for their suffering and losses.
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), tens of thousands of charges have been filed against employers by their employees. These cases all have to do with protected classes and unfair treatment in the workplace, some of which relate to wrongful termination.
From 1997 to 2021, over 30% of cases were related to racial discrimination, and approximately another 30% had to do with sex or gender discrimination. That’s over 60% of cases relating to poor conduct against protected classes in the workplace. While not all cases fall under these two categories, know you are certainly not alone if you face issues at work relating to your race or sex or gender.
Wrongfully terminating an employee is illegal in Richmond and Virginia law, meaning your employer should face the consequences and be held accountable for poor conduct. However, many employers will attempt to cover proof of wrongful termination by utilizing other factors as a reason to terminate your employment, so navigating these cases can be difficult without adequate assistance or knowledge of employment law.
You will need to prove that your employer terminated you in violation of an officially established regulation or statute in the state of Virginia or within federal jurisdiction. This might mean that your employer terminated you because you are a member of a protected class, including those pertaining to sex or gender, race, religion, age, disability, medical condition, or other statuses.
For example, your employer may fire you by citing you didn’t meet a deadline for specific assignments. However, suppose you have proof that other employees also didn’t meet deadlines for similar projects or tasks with comparable significance. In that case, you may be able to argue that the regulations were not followed with fair weight across the board.
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your termination, you will likely need to file a claim for wrongful termination if you want to receive compensation. Often, receiving payment can be the only tangible way to hold your employer accountable unless they face other legal consequences related to their conduct.
Filing a claim to the correct insurance company or agency may require more research and access to resources, so we recommend you speak with an experienced wrongful termination lawyer in Richmond, VA about your specific situation before taking concrete action. However, you will likely need to file a claim with the EEOC, primarily if you have already spoken with human resources and adequate action has not been taken to correct the issue.
Working with a wrongful termination attorney can bring insurmountable and valuable help. Lawyers can assist you by reducing stress, maintaining your calendar and legal schedule, and completing and filing paperwork on your behalf.
The legal process can be complicated, especially if you try to manage every aspect alone. Working with a Richmond wrongful termination lawyer can significantly improve your odds of legal success, increase the probability of obtaining fair compensation, and mitigate risks. Self-representation can quickly increase risks related to compensation loss, meaning you may walk away with less than you deserve and qualify for.
It’s best to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to increase your chances of success even further. Your wrongful termination attorney will require sufficient time to collect evidence relating to your case, build arguments in favor of your needs and perspective, and get on the same page with you about your circumstances. By speaking with a lawyer as soon as possible, you also increase the amount of time your attorney can dedicate to your claims.
If you are facing negative consequences due to wrongful termination in Richmond or the surrounding areas, the wrongful termination attorneys from The Spiggle Law Firm can assist you through this difficult time. We dedicate ourselves to supporting you through every step of the legal journey, preparing you for any difficult decisions you’ll need to make, and treating you with compassion and care.
We invite you to reach out to our team by calling (202) 449-8527 or completing our contact form at your earliest convenience. When we connect, we can begin utilizing our proven processes of improving your legal leverage, making progress toward our The Spiggle Law “Same Page Guarantee,” and fighting for your rights. We are excited to hear from you and look forward to helping you receive the legal results you want to see.
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