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There are many reasons that a person is wrongfully terminated. A person may be wrongfully terminated in violation of their employment contract. Also, they may be wrongfully terminated because of discrimination. Whereas a breach of employment contract suit is resolved in civil court, the general process for filing a wrongful termination claim for discrimination is to go through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If the EEOC is not able to solve your issue to your satisfaction, you may also be able to sue your employer in federal court. | There are many reasons that a person is wrongfully terminated. A person may be wrongfully terminated in violation of their employment contract. Also, they may be wrongfully terminated because of discrimination. Whereas a breach of employment contract suit is resolved in civil court, the general process for filing a wrongful termination claim for discrimination is to go through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If the EEOC is not able to solve your issue to your satisfaction, you may also be able to sue your employer in federal court. | ||
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#Proceed with your lawsuit. If you do not resolve your claims through mediation or arbitration, you must go to trial. At trial, both you and your former employer will present your evidence and call witnesses to prove your side of the case. The ultimate decision of who's right and who's wrong will lie with the judge or jury.<ref name="rf19">http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/wrongful-termination-lawsuits-what-expect-from-your-lawyer.html</ref> | #Proceed with your lawsuit. If you do not resolve your claims through mediation or arbitration, you must go to trial. At trial, both you and your former employer will present your evidence and call witnesses to prove your side of the case. The ultimate decision of who's right and who's wrong will lie with the judge or jury.<ref name="rf19">http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/wrongful-termination-lawsuits-what-expect-from-your-lawyer.html</ref> | ||
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