Wrongful Termination

Dallas employment lawyer Stacy Cole fights for employees in claims against employers for wrongful termination, employment discrimination, workplace retaliation, and numerous other employment disputes. There are specific requirements for claims against employers for wrongful termination in Texas. Contact Dallas employment lawyer Stacy Cole if you have a claim for wrongful termination against your employer.

Texas follows the at-will employment doctrine. Unless there is an agreement to the contrary, either the employee or employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for almost any reason without notice. This means that absent an employment contract or unlawful discrimination or workplace retaliation, an employer can terminate an employee for practically any reason. This comes as a surprise to many employees in Texas. If you are the victim of wrongful termination, contact a Texas employment lawyer today. 

Employment contracts in Texas are common among executives, high-level sales employees, physicians, and numerous other categories of employees. Compensation and causes for termination are two of the most commonly disputed topics in employment contracts. Employment contract provisions are not always as enforceable as they may appear. It is important to understand Texas employment law when drafting or interpreting employment contracts. Thus, you should have a knowledgeable Texas employment lawyer on your side when negotiating an employment contract.  Dallas employment lawyer Stacy Cole understands Texas employment contract and claims for wrongful termination.

Contact Dallas employment lawyer Stacy Cole if you are negotiating an employment contract or if you are involved in a claim for breach of contract.  Our Texas employment law firm will fight for your employee rights.

Generally, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason without notice to the employee. In fact, an employer can fire an employee for following the directions provided by the employer.

However, the law does provide for exceptions to the at-will doctrine. These exceptions include both statutory exceptions and common law exceptions. Statutory exceptions include state and federal laws prohibiting unlawful forms of employment discrimination based on an employee’s race, color, national origin, disability, veteran statues, and religion. Additionally, statutory exceptions prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee who complains about unlawful discrimination, among other protections. Common law exceptions to the at-will doctrine prohibit employers from breaching an employment contract or terminating an employee in violation of a specific public policy. Additionally, the law prohibits an employer from terminating an employee who refuses to violate a criminal law.  Contact Dallas employment lawyer Stacy Cole if you have a claim against your employer.

If you are the victim of wrongful termination, contact a Texas employment lawyer today. Dallas employment lawyer Stacy Cole represents employees in claims against their employers.

Employment laws often have short deadlines. Thus, it is important to contact our Texas employment law firm today.