Wrongful Termination Lawyers Serving West Virginia
Generally speaking, unless you are under contract, you are considered an “at will” employee. This means that your employer can fire you for any reason, as long as it is not an illegal one. Nevertheless, the motivating factor behind your termination must also be valid – if you feel that the reason given for your dismissal was not the “real” reason, you may have a claim for wrongful termination. West Virginia law prohibits certain types of terminations. A person who is illegally fired can claim compensation for financial losses (including front pay and back pay), lost benefits and non-economic damages including embarrassment, humiliation and emotional distress. In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded.
Atkinson & Polak, PLLC, is a Charleston, West Virginia, law firm with a thriving employment law practice. We take legal action on behalf of employees just like you who have been wrongfully dismissed. Our firm represents clients in cases involving many types of wrongful termination suits, including:
- Retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim
- Whistleblowing or reporting illegal activity by your employer, a manager or a fellow employee
- Reporting OSHA or safety violations
- Reporting or complaining about sexual harassment or discrimination
- Taking advantage of family or medical leave benefits
- Other reasons prohibited by law
Call us at 304.346.5100 or contact us online for a free consultation. An attorney at our firm can evaluate your case and discuss your prospects for success.
Experienced Wrongful Dismissal Claims Attorneys
Atkinson & Polak has a record of success on behalf of clients in employment law, personal injury and insurance coverage cases. We will work energetically to develop your case and press your claim forward. Our goal will be to obtain compensation and justice for you.
Important Information
Before you file an unemployment claim, talk with Atkinson & Polak. What you say on your claim could adversely affect your chances of success in a wrongful termination lawsuit. It is important in any case for you to gather as much evidence as possible before filing a claim. For example:
- Write down what happened before your memory fades.
- Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses or employees who can shed light on what happened to you.
- If possible, obtain copies of your company's employment manual or other printed employment policies.
- Then call Atkinson & Polak at 304.346.5100. We can explain the legal process and discuss what we could do to obtain compensation and justice for you.
For your free initial consultation with a wrongful termination lawyer at Atkinson & Polak, PLLC, call 304.346.5100 or contact us online. From our Charleston law office, we represent clients throughout the state of West Virginia.
