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It is usually understood that employees can bring claims for a hostile work environment, wrongful termination, or even “constructive discharge,” in which an employee states that an employer created working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable employee would feel compelled to resign.
The degree of financial damages for which an employer may be liable in an employment-related lawsuit is often misunderstood. A successful litigant in an employment case is often entitled to compensatory damages, which may include economic damages, such as lost income and, in some circumstances, front pay, as well as non-economic damages, such as emotional distress and punitive damages. A lawsuit by a highly compensated executive can create the potential for large monetary damage awards simply because of the lost income.
In 2022, 46% of employees surveyed say discrimination is a problem in their workplace. Additional data shows that discrimination in the workplace is a real issue in Tennessee and the US. Take note of the following forms of workplace discrimination and how often they occur:
- Disability – 36.10%
- Race: 32.70%
- Sex – 31.70%
- Age – 21%
- National Origin – 9.5%
- Color: 5.3%
- Religion – 3.6%
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employment law areas of practice
Wrongful discharge
Numerous employees are fired unfairly, but not all of these firings create the basis for a wrongful discharge lawsuit. Employers can act unfairly, vindictively, arbitrarily, and/or stupidly in firing an employee, but that doesn’t mean there is a cause of action for wrongful discharge. Whether a cause of action for wrongful discharge exists depends upon the employer’s reason for firing the employee, and whether by statute or case law, a termination based on such a reason, is illegal.
DISCRIMINATION
There are many ways of proving discrimination, and if you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with the termination of your employment, please let us evaluate your case.
SExual harrassment
If you have been subjected to sexual harassment you should immediately seek legal advice on how to handle the situation, so as to preserve your rights and learn what you need to do to help prove your case.
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The Knoxville employment lawyers at The Burkhalter Law Firm will evaluate whether you have a valid case under the relevant laws and regulations. The case evaluation is free. If the attorneys agree to represent you in such a case, then you do not owe any attorneys fee if there no recovery.
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It is usually understood that employees can bring claims for hostile work environment, wrongful termination, or even “constructive discharge” in which an employee states that an employer created working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable employee would feel compelled to resign. The degree of financial damages for which an employer may be liable in an employment-related lawsuit is often misunderstood. A successful litigant in an employment case is often entitled to compensatory damages, which may include economic damages, such as lost income and, in some circumstances, front pay, as well as non-economic damages, such as emotional distress and punitive damages. A lawsuit by a highly compensated executive can create the potential for large monetary damage awards simply because of the lost income.
What is retaliation?
retaliation in the workplace
When an employer (via a manager, supervisor, administrator, or directly) fires an employee or takes any other action against them for carrying out protected activities, this is referred to as retaliation. It is an adverse action if it dissuades a reasonable employee from raising a concern about a possible violation or engaging in other protected activity. Employee morale can be negatively impacted by retaliation.
Our Knoxville employment attorneys will defend your rights against powerful interests
You should consult an experienced Knoxville employment attorney if you feel that your employer has retaliated against you for reporting, disclosing, or opposing something that you believe is wrong.