Losing your job is stressful enough when it’s expected, like layoffs or downsizing, but when it happens out of the blue, it can leave you feeling confused and asking, “Did I do something wrong? Was I wrongfully terminated?” Wrongful termination happens when an employer lets you go not because of your job performance or attendance, but for reasons unrelated to your work performance (like your membership in a protected class, being a whistleblower, or filing a workers’ compensation claim. Our Charleston, WV wrongful termination lawyer can help you understand the difference between a legal and a wrongful one (that may be unlawful). Employers can get creative when giving reasons for termination. The attorneys at Hayhurst Law PLLC get tough in holding them accountable for wrongful termination. Let us help you. Call us today to get started.
Wrongful Termination Lawyer Charleston, WV
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience protecting victims of wrongful termination, and in this time, we’ve seen plenty of questionable practices. We know how to dig into the facts to uncover the truth. We know the rights you have, many of which you may not realize, and fight for everything you’re due. You may be eligible to pursue legal action against your former employer, and be eligible for monetary damages, or may be eligible to be reinstated.
In West Virginia, employers are permitted to let someone go for any reason (or no reason), as long as the reason given is not illegal. This is called an “at-will” employment state. That said, “at-will” doesn’t give employers free rein to fire someone for unlawful reasons, such as retaliation for filing an EEOC complaint, refusing to participate in quid pro quo sexual harassment (like trading sexual favors for promotions), reporting sexual harassment or a hostile work environment, or filing a workers’ compensation claim.
If you think you’ve been wrongfully terminated, the steps you take next can be critical in protecting your claim. Start by talking to our Charleston wrongful termination lawyer. We can help you assert your rights, including access to your employee file, including disciplinary records and performance reviews. We can request copies of these documents and use them as evidence to support your case. Then, we work within the EEOC guidelines and West Virginia employment laws to build a strong case on your behalf, fighting for everything you’re due.
Why Our Experience Matters in Wrongful Termination Cases
Knowing where to turn after you’ve just been fired is scary. Let our Charleston wrongful termination lawyer help put things right. We handle all the legal requirements for pursuing your claim, including investigating the matter, building the case, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and subpoenaing employment records. Trust us to protect your rights and professional reputation.
- Firm founder Eric Hayhurst was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
- Mr. Hayhurst has recovered millions of dollars through verdicts and settlements for injured clients
- Eric has been named a Rising Star among West Virginia personal injury attorneys by Super Lawyers® Magazine
- We believe in giving back to the legal community, and Mr. Hayhurst previously served as President of the Monongalia County Bar Association
- Proud members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction reserved for personal injury attorneys who have achieved $1 million verdicts
Do you suspect your termination was wrongful or unfounded? Call Hayhurst Law PLLC today for a confidential consultation.
