Wrongful Termination Claims
Were You Fired Unlawfully? Call Our Salem Employment Lawyers.
Oregon employers have legal limitations on their ability to fire employees. Firstly, employers cannot fire workers in violation of state and federal employment laws. Secondly, in addition to the state and federal statutes that prohibit unlawful employment practices, the courts in Oregon have established a wrongful termination tort claim.
Since 1975, Oregon courts have found that employers can be held liable for wrongful termination when an employee is fired for engaging or pursuing actions that are important to society. Employers can also be held liable when they fire an employee for asserting job-related rights that are important to the public. At the office of Elmer & Brunot, PC, we help clients assert their rights and file wrongful termination tort claims in Oregon courts.
Examples of Wrongful Termination in Oregon
Wrongful termination cases arise in a variety of work scenarios.
In general, however, the courts in Oregon have found the following situations to reflect wrongful termination:
- Being fired for taking time off under the Oregon Family Leave Act
- Being fired for doing jury duty
- Being fired for whistle blowing illegal practices
- Being fired for refusing to slander colleagues
- Being fired for maintaining client confidentiality
Many employees fail to seek legal assistance after being fired from a job because there was no discrimination or harassment. Fortunately, this is Oregon. Residents of Oregon may sue their employers even if they do not experience discrimination or harassment. There may be a wrongful termination claim if an employee is fired after asserting employment rights or for acting in the public's interest.
We Can Determine if You Were Wrongfully Terminated
When our clients are fired in violation of state or federal employment laws, we prepare and file employment discrimination complaints with state and federal agencies and Oregon civil courts.
For a free initial interview to discuss the circumstances of your termination, contact our firm at (503) 563-7035.
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