If You've Been Wrongfully Terminated …
Exceptions to Employment at Will
In both Indiana and Kentucky, employer-employee relationships are, by default, at will, meaning that either party can normally end the relationship at any time for any reason unless both parties have signed an employment contract to the contrary.
However, there are some exceptions to this doctrine. Under federal and state laws, certain types of employment discrimination and sexual harassment are illegal. There are also some exceptions based on past case law in the Indiana and Kentucky state courts.
If you believe you may be a victim of wrongful termination from employment, contact us for a free, confidential telephone or email consultation. Our attorneys meet clients at our offices in Evansville, Indianapolis and Louisville.
Your Rights Under an Employment Contract
While employment is normally at will in Indiana and Kentucky, employment contracts can in some cases provide protections for employees.
There are a number of documents that could be interpreted by the courts as a contract, including certain employee manuals and policies. If you were terminated from a job where you had an employment contract that included exceptions to the general rule of employment at will, you may have a valid wrongful termination suit based on breach of contract.
Our lawyers are experienced at dealing with employment contracts and can counsel you on whether you have a case.
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A wrongful termination case can be difficult to win in the absence of an employment contract or evidence of illegal discrimination or harassment, but it is not impossible. If you have lost your job, contact us to learn more about your employment rights and the potential for a wrongful termination action.
