Retaliatory Discharge

Retaliatory discharge of an employee without legitimate grounds to dismiss is a form of wrongful termination. An employer may act in retaliatory discharge due to revenge when an employee refuses to carry out a task that is either illegal or may go against general...

The term "Retaliatory" is analogous to "revenge". Retaliatory discharge is a legal term which refers to an instance when an employee is terminated by their employer for a reason that is unrelated to their work-performance. As per many state and federal laws,...

Every year thousands of people lose their jobs due to retaliatory discharge. Under the law, employers cannot fire an employee as a punishment for a protected activity. While the law in Illinois allows employers to fire their employees for any reason they deem fit, it...

Retaliatory discharge is typically any sort of circumstance in which a worker or an employee is terminated for retaliation or punishment for performing or participating in a legally protected activity. Such legal action may include a discrimination claim, refusing to...

When employees complain against their employers about harassment, discrimination, or any other illegal act, they often face retaliation, leading to negative consequences for their job. However, several federal and state laws are in place that provide protection to...