Phoenix, AZ – November, 2019 – Regardless of what you do, it is not easy when you are let go from your job. There are a million things to worry about, such as how you are going to pay your bills and when and where you will find another job. If the company is laying off many people, you may know in advance but in other cases, you might not have any idea that you are going to lose your job.

Not all reasons of firing an employee, or letting them go, are legal. Arizona is an at-will employment state. This means that the employer need not give a reason for doing so. But no employer should use this to let an employee go for an illegal reason.

Illegal reasons to fire an employee include terminating employees due to discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Employers can’t do so. Here’s a look at what each one of these means.

• Discrimination – Taking negative employment action, based on a protected status like race, religion or gender.
• Harassment – Belittling, threatening, taking negative action, or simply bullying
• Retaliation – Trying to get back at an employee if the employee has made a or a similar reason.

Employers might try to cover up any illegal termination. Often, an experienced wrongful termination attorney can help you prove that there was something more besides what the employer is claiming.
What to do if you have been a victim of wrongful termination?
If you feel you were wrongfully terminated, remember to not react in a negative manner. Do not threaten the company or speak ill of it to anyone. This way, if you need or want to take legal action against the company, you won’t have to answer for any outbursts.

Maintain a record of exactly what happened at the time of your termination and later. Ensure the payment on the checks that you receive after termination, is correct. If you had an employment contract, review the terms to find out what you are eligible to receive, in case of termination, and hold the employer to that.

You may need a copy of your employment file because your wrongful termination case may depend upon your performance, as an employee. If you can prove that you executed your duties and responsibilities appropriately and that there wasn’t any other reason to terminate you, it might help your case. Consult your lawyer and let them know all the details of your case.

To learn more, consult one of the leading sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawyers in Phoenix, AZ at Chahbazi Law PLLC or call 602-282-5868 Now! Attorney Meenoo Chahbazi uses her extensive experience and passion for employment equality to represent Arizona employees in a wide range of employment matters.