Hit Back with a Kansas Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Work isn’t always a breeze. Sometimes, it’s hard enough to get up and go, nonetheless deal with unnecessary stress caused by coworkers, a toxic boss, or an uncomfortable work environment.
If your workplace has taken you to places you just couldn’t have imagined, like wrongful termination, talk to Punchwork Law.
Not sure where to start? No problem. We make it our mission to assist you in compiling the hard-hitting, irrefutable evidence you need to win your case.
Like most people, you’re probably not a wrongful termination expert. Let’s break down some of the ins and outs of employment law in your state:
What Is Seen as Wrongful Termination in Kansas?
Although this varies state-by-state, wrongful termination is universally understood as the unjust termination of an employment contract on the basis of identity-based characteristics: sex, religion, age, and more.
There’s no box that a toxic workplace won’t check, so make sure that you have the comprehensive coverage you need to stand against your employer in court.
Kansas employees may find Kansas wrongful termination law to be complicated. It’s not that it’s innately harder than the rest, but that you need sufficient evidence to prove your claim.
In addition to evidence barriers, the state of Kansas is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can fire or terminate employees without a reason. So, you may find it difficult to prove that you’ve been treated unfairly without a concrete combination of personal accounts, photos, or videos.
What may feel like an obvious example of workplace discrimination to you may not be recognized as so in court. That’s why partnering with a Kansas wrongful termination law firm that knows how to establish a reliable connection between what you’ve experienced and what you file is essential.
Even so, the state has a few built-in protections that you can utilize in breaking free.
The EEOC & Kansas Employment Law
Wrongful termination is protected on both the state and federal levels, so you’re never really vulnerable when it comes to being treated unfairly at work. You’ve got layers and layers of guaranteed liability, even if it feels like you’re the only one who understands how it feels to be suddenly let go.
The federal government, in this case the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has hard and fast rules for what constitutes wrongful termination on the basis of discrimination and what doesn’t.
You’re legally protected if you were fired on the basis of the following:
- Race: Say your employer singled you out or made derogatory comments about your race or racial identity. That’s 100% illegal.
- Age: Maybe you were made to feel less than or pushed out due to your age.
- Disability: Even though disability claims have a separate process, disability discrimination is still protected by the EEOC.
- Pregnancy or Medical Conditions: If you disclosed your pregnancy or medical condition to your employer and were fired soon after, that could be a clear case for wrongful termination.
All of these common cases come with a unique set of stipulations. However, if you clearly communicate how these instances may have driven your previous employer to let you go, you could be entitled to serious legal compensation, whether in the form of reinstatement or satisfaction.
Unsatisfied with the way you were treated? Fight back with a Kansas wrongful termination lawyer at Punchwork Law.
Kansas Human Rights Commission
Operating exclusively at the state level, the Kansas Human Rights Commission’s main purpose is to guarantee equal and fair work relationships. Its mission is to review and investigate possible workplace discrimination.
Additionally, the commission is a source of public education for Kansas residents. They provide expert knowledge on what unfair treatment at work really is, in turn helping people understand whether or not their experiences fall under that category.
By Kansas EEOC Lawyer or by one of Punchwork’s best, you can still walk away with your head held high.
How to Know If You’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated (And Can Claim It)
It’s not just the lack of work that drives people to believe they were wrongfully terminated. It’s the small remarks they keep replaying in their heads post-firing, wondering what could’ve caused such an abrupt split.
A lot of times, it wasn’t anything they could control. And so, they move to file one or more wrongful termination claims or cases against their employer. If the idea of taking your boss to court feels overwhelming, let us handle the hard stuff.
Whether it’s collecting evidence, sorting through perplexing personal accounts, or proving that your workplace environment was anything but suitable, we’re here for you.
You have a legal right to report unlawful termination if it was associated with:
- Retaliation
- Contractual Violation(s)
- Withholding
- Discrimination and or Harassment in any form
You should especially claim wrongful termination under state and federal laws if your employer has:
- Violated labor laws
- Fired you after you filed a complaint
- Fired you for not complying with an illegal action request
Think about it. Have you experienced any of these blatant misuses of power within your own workplace? Was your termination more than just a petty move? If so, reach out to Punchwork Law and start building your case.
The Power of a Kansas Wrongful Termination Attorney
If you know you’ve got a case, it’s time to get moving. Time, of all things, will not be on your side. Both local and federal courts place deadlines on how long you have to file. If you’re filing with the EEOC, you have 180 days to file your claim. Kansas deadlines are a bit looser, with 300 days granted to formally file.
Either way, you want to move as quickly as possible after being terminated. If you wait, you could lose valuable time you need to collect usable evidence. Once you’ve made the choice to seek legal action, you need to choose an attorney.
Here’s how our Kansas employment lawyers could help shape your case for the better:
- Hands-on assistance filing
- Expert evidence collection
- Deep understanding of public policy
- Maximum compensation
Fight the Good Fight with Punchwork Law
If it’s you who’s been on the other side of unlawful, unfair, or straight-up discriminatory employer behavior, know that you have the means to take back your dignity with or without ever going back.
Our dedicated team is available to help you move past what was said, done, or not, with easy-to-understand legal advice you can take with you all the way to the courthouse.
Ready for a new beginning? Work with the team who understands what it means to get the job done right (the first time). Contact us for a free consultation today.
