Most employees in Texas and in the U.S. work under a system known as "at-will employment." This means that employers can terminate employees without having to provide an explanation. This does not mean, however, that an employer can fire an employee for any reason. Employers are legally prevented from terminating an employee under many circumstances, including termination based on discrimination or harassment or as retaliation.
At the Law Offices of Carlos E. Hernandez, Jr., P.C., we have nearly 15 years of experience handling employment law claims involving harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination in Texas. Even if your employer is claiming that you were terminated for a different reason, it may be in your best interest to have an experienced attorney investigate that claim to see if discrimination or other improper conduct was the true reason.
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Despite at-will employment laws, employers cannot fire an employee because of a characteristic — such as race, religion, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation — that is protected under state and/or federal laws.
It is also wrongful termination if an employer fires an employee who refuses to follow an order that would violate the law or who has filed a complaint about a violation or mistreatment in the workplace. It is also illegal if an employer uses termination as "payback" for reporting illegal or unsafe working conditions.
Contact the Law Offices of Carlos E. Hernandez, Jr., P.C., in Texas
If you believe that you were terminated wrongfully or as the result of retaliation on behalf of an employer, either call one of our offices in Edinburg (956-386-0900) or Brownsville (956-542-1485) or send an e-mail describing your circumstances.
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