what is the definition for unlawful termination?

Question

was fired by my employer would like to know laws regarding termination

Answer 1

PLEASE WRITE THE STATE YOU ARE IN.

They can fire you for good cause, no cause, but NOT bad cause. Bad cause is unlawful termination, and that depends upon your state laws. It also depends on what was bad cause. Did you have a contract, is it employment at will, etc. GENERALLY, firing based upon your race, national origin, age, sexuality, gender, disability, etc., etc., is bad cause. If you can't find grounds (even loose grounds), and they didn't breach a contract, they can basically fire you because they don't like the way you cut your hair. An employee manual can constitute a contract.

And, actually the user who insists on saying WRONGFUL TERMINATION, you can refer to it as an unlawful termination. It depends on the context you arrogant twit, toy lawyer. You also neglected to mention the employee manual.

For more information, visit the EEOC prior to sifting through your State DOL site.

Answer 2

It's called WRONGFUL TERMINATION and it's very simple. You can be terminated for any reason NOT based on a protected status such as Race, Sex, National Origin or Age among others.

If you have an employment contract and are fired for any reason which is in opposition to the stated contract, it's called breach of contract.

Go to your state's department of labor site for more specific information.

Answer 3

There is unlawful termination when there is no valid cause for the separation as enumerated under the laws and when due process of law was denied to the employee such as the right to a hearing.