Prove Wrongful Termination in Atlanta, Georgia with a Lawyer

In Georgia, employment is presumed to be at-will provided the employer and employee are not bound by an employment contract. This enables employers to terminate work relationships at any given time, so long as the reason for the firing is lawful.

Wrongful termination refers to a firing that violates state or federal law, which prohibits certain actions that employers may try to take out on employees. For example, firing someone over their religious beliefs is a violation of the federal civil rights act, and may be grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit. Firing someone over medical leave similarly is in violation of the federal family and medical leave act.

Because employers in Georgia have significant discretion in ending work relationships, wrongful termination suits can be complicated. However, the following wrongful termination issues are possible exceptions to the at-will rule.

If you experience any of these employment law issues, an Atlanta employment attorney can help. Throughout the state of Georgia, Morgan & Morgan have law offices with dedicated attorneys who fight to protect workers. Georgia wrongful discharge attorneys know the local laws and the common mistakes that employers try to get away with.

• Discrimination: If you were fired because of your race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or another protected class or characteristic, you may have a case for wrongful termination.
• Retaliation: Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for an action. For example, if an employee reports her boss to Human Resources, an employer cannot respond by firing her.
• Breach of Contract: If you have a written contract guaranteeing your employment, and your employer breaches that contract by letting you go, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. Similarly, if your contract states that you will be employed for a certain duration of time, and you are fired before that time is up without good reason, you may be able to take legal action.

If you believe you may have been wrongfully discharged, contact a labor and employment lawyer at one of Morgan & Morgan’s Georgia offices. You may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, lost benefits, emotional distress, and more.

At Morgan & Morgan, our wrongful termination lawyers serve client throughout Georgia and are experienced at protecting the legal rights of workers like you. Over 35 years as the nation's largest personal injury law firm, we have recovered over $20 billion for clients with a range of concerns, and we may be able to help your wrongful termination claim.

Find out by scheduling a free case evaluation. It costs nothing to get started, and we get paid only if you win. Contact us today.