Wrongful Termination

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Wrongful Termination?

Where an employee is not protected by an employment contract, the employer may become liable for damages for wrongful termination, which is essentially tortious action in violation of civil rights, whistleblower, or anti-discrimination laws.

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