Arizona Wrongful Termination Lawyer
It is not against the law for employers in Phoenix, Mesa or other Arizona communities to fire workers. A layoff may be the most prudent move for business reasons or when an employee fails to perform satisfactorily per the job description. Contact Gillespie, Shields & Associates, P.A. to schedule a discussion with an attorney to determine whether your firing may qualify as a wrongful termination.
When Firing and Layoffs are Illegal
Grey areas may arise when employees suspect or have evidence that they were actually let go for illegal reasons such as the following:
- Termination that is a type of age discrimination
- Termination to prevent payment of disability benefits related to a disability resulting from a workplace injury or other accidental injury
- Intentional layoff because of a perceived disability (such as a belief that the worker has AIDS)
- Termination because of pregnancy or perceived likelihood of pregnancy
- Termination in retaliation for complaining about sexual harassment or other workplace issues, or for reporting wrongdoing
- Termination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or sex
Hostile Work Environment and "Constructive Discharge"
Even if you were not actually fired, but quit because you simply had to due to discrimination, harassment or a hostile work environment, it may be that your departure was, in fact, a form of "constructive discharge." What this means is that if you believed you had no choice but to leave your job, the law treats it the same as if you were fired.
Discuss the facts and circumstances of your firing or forced resignation with an experienced employment law attorney who will take the time to listen to your story and make thoughtful recommendations. If you have a valid wrongful termination case, consider the strengths and qualifications of Gillespie, Shields & Associates, P.A., when you are seeking a lawyer to represent you.
We have Spanish-speaking personnel in our law offices. Se habla español. We serve employees throughout the Phoenix and Mesa area, as well as in communities including Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott and Kingman.
