Wrongful Termination

Losing your job can be devastating under any circumstances, but when it happens shortly after you have taken Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, something more sinister may be at work: retaliation. Thousands of workers in Kentucky face this situation each year, and many are unaware of the powerful legal protections they have available…

In the United States, most employment relationships are considered “at-will.” But what does that really mean and how does it differ from wrongful termination? Understanding the distinction is crucial for both employers and employees. While at-will employment gives employers broad discretion to terminate workers, it does not give them a free pass to fire someone…

Wrongful termination is a serious issue that can have significant repercussions for an employee’s career and financial stability. Proving wrongful termination, however, can be challenging and requires a systematic approach to gather the necessary evidence and present a compelling case. Kentucky employers have rules and laws they must follow to terminate you correctly.  The employment…

Although Kentucky is generally an “at will” state, employees may still suffer wrongful termination. At will employees may be let go for any non-discriminatory reasons, but discrimination, retaliation, and other forms of wrongful termination occur every day. You may be the victim of a wrongful termination. If so, there are legal options you can pursue…

Discrimination is wrong wherever it happens, but it can be especially problematic at work. Employers are not permitted to harass, demote, fire, or otherwise discriminate against you as a result of protected traits. Both federal and state law help protect you from discrimination in the workplace. You may be entitled to compensation and reinstatement of…

Although Kentucky is an “employee at will” state for many employees, you may still be entitled to compensation if you were wrongfully terminated. Employers often claim they can fire you for any reason and at any time. This is not actually true, as there are multiple ways that employers can violate state and federal law…

You should never be fired for an illegal or otherwise wrongful reason. If you think you were wrongfully terminated from your position, you have rights that you can exercise. By speaking with a qualified Kentucky wrongful termination lawyer, you can discover what rights you have and the next steps you should take. The skilled Kentucky…

Under Kentucky law, there are strict guidelines for filing a wrongful termination lawsuit. If you believe you were fired for an illegal or discriminatory reason, you could be owed restoration of your job, financial compensation, and other potential remedies. Many people are fired due to their race, gender, sexual orientation, or for retaliatory purposes in…

Kentucky is an “employee at will” doctrine state, but it is still possible to face wrongful termination. While an employer generally has the right to fire an employee at any time and for “any reason,” there are reasons that are impermissible under state and federal law. Employees still have limited protections against their employers, such…

Even though Kentucky is an employment-at-will state, your employer can’t fire you if it violates a well established public policy in Kentucky. It’s pretty well-known that Kentucky is an “employment-at-will” state. Kentucky has no general law that requires employers to have a reason, good or bad, in order to terminate their employees. According to the…