What can I do if I was terminated after reporting my injury?
In Texas, it is illegal for your employer to fire you merely for reporting a workplace injury or filing a workers’ compensation claim. In some situations, your boss’s decision to let you go may have nothing to do with your accident, for example, if the company is laying off many people.
However, you may be a victim of retaliation and wrongful termination, if:
Additionally, your firing may be unjust if it is based on a disability.
The laws in Texas give the employer wide latitude in firing employees. Although it is usually difficult to prevail in a Wrongful Termination case, you should feel free to consult with an employment lawyer who handles these types of cases.
However, you may be a victim of retaliation and wrongful termination, if:
- You are fired while receiving medical treatment.
- You experience discrimination.
- Your boss blatantly violates the terms of your contract.
Additionally, your firing may be unjust if it is based on a disability.
The laws in Texas give the employer wide latitude in firing employees. Although it is usually difficult to prevail in a Wrongful Termination case, you should feel free to consult with an employment lawyer who handles these types of cases.
If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us. We are happy to assist you by phone, text, or email.
