Ohio Wrongful Termination Attorney
Being terminated from a job is not easy. It can be even worse when you believe you were wrongfully terminated.
A termination can be considered wrongful if an employer fires an employee for an unlawful or illegal reason and is sometimes the result of retaliation in the workplace.
It is important to understand the difference between lawful and wrongful termination.
Ohio is an at-will employment state, which means that employees can be let go for a variety of reasons if it is not unlawful. It may be an unfair or bad reason — or there may be no reason at all — but if it is not illegal, it is not a wrongful termination.
A clash in personalities between a manager and subordinate or one bad performance review can be a reason an employee is lawfully terminated.
However, if an employee is terminated for bringing forward claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages or participating in an investigation into the company, then it may be a wrongful termination.
If you ask an employer to make a reasonable accommodation for a disability and they fire you, if you request FMLA leave and are fired, or if you are fired upon returning from FMLA leave, then that could also be a wrongful termination.
When to Consult with a Wrongful Termination Attorney
If you believe that you were wrongfully terminated from your position, you should consult with one of our wrongful termination lawyer to help you determine if you have a claim. To have a wrongful termination claim, you must prove that your termination was the result of participating in a protected activity. A protected activity could include, but is not limited to:
We will be able to help you build your case and assist you in recovering damages and lost wages because of your termination. Because it can be difficult to prove that you were wrongfully terminated or that your termination was a direct result of a protected activity, it is important to have a attorney by your side throughout the process. It is crucial to have an experienced legal professional take you through the steps of determining whether a termination is considered unlawful.
Furthermore, having a signed employment contract with your employer may also affect your wrongful termination case, making it even more crucial to seek legal counsel if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated.
Contact an Experienced Wrongful Termination Attorney
When you reach out to an attorney, ensure that you are receiving legal services from a firm that will best serve your interests. The wrongful termination attorneys with Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP are skilled and experienced attorneys that are ready to review your case and help you determine your options if you have been wrongfully terminated. Our team can help you gather documentation and evidence to build your case and recover damages and lost wages as a result of your termination. We offer a free consultation and our expert legal advice could be the difference between getting compensation and receiving nothing. Do not hesitate to contact Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP to guide you through the legal proceedings of a wrongful termination claim.
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248 N. Walnut Street
Wooster, OH 44691
330-845-4233
20 Executive Center Dr Suite F
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-224-0008
309 B Putnam St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373 -3875
2460 Fairmount Blvd #225
Cleveland, OH 44106
(800) 274-5297
