Wrongful/Discriminatory termination

[ou90441]

Wrongful/Discriminatory termination and have a lot of documented evidence.
Company is a a publicly traded mid-cap corporation.
Would like to understand non-litigation strategies that could be options and any legal ramifications.

 

[Taxing Matters]

Wrongful/Discriminatory termination and have a lot of documented evidence.
Company is a a publicly traded mid-cap corporation.
Would like to understand non-litigation strategies that could be options and any legal ramifications.

Then consult an attorney who practices in the area of illegal employment discrimination. You have given us absolutely no relevant facts upon which to comment. It matters a great deal what the details are of the alleged wrongful termination, including what happened and when, and what evidence you have of it. It also matters in what state you were employed, and you have not provided that information either.

In order to pursue an illegal discrimination complaint under federal law you first have to file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Depending on the state in which you were employed you may have as little as 180 days from the date of the act of illegal discrimination to file that complaint. If you do not file the complaint timely you are forever barred from filing a lawsuit on those federal claims.

 

[ou90441]

Apologize for not being clear. Assuming there is a legal case, is there an option to share the facts/information more publicly before filing with EEOC

 

[LdiJ]

Apologize for not being clear. Assuming there is a legal case, is there an option to share the facts/information more publicly before filing with EEOC

You are still asking questions in a vacuum and that is not going to get you any advice.

 

[cbg]

If you are asking whether or not there is a law that prohibits you from going public before you file, no, there is not.

However, whether it is wise to do so or not depends on the facts of the specific case. It might be no problem, it might be the most stupid thing you could do.

 

[commentator]

I'd suggest you discuss this termination with a labor issues attorney in your area. Most of what people believe to be wrongful/discriminatory terminations turn out not to be, never see the EEOC. You'd profit from a professional opinion from someone well versed in employment law who is given the relevant details of this case to guide you.

 

[ou90441]

If you are asking whether or not there is a law that prohibits you from going public before you file, no, there is not.

However, whether it is wise to do so or not depends on the facts of the specific case. It might be no problem, it might be the most stupid thing you could do.

What legal recourse is available to the employer if the terminated employee goes public with his/her story?

 

[cbg]

That's going to depend on the specifics. They might be able to sue the employee, depending on what the employee says and the facts of the case.

What's more important is that the terminated employee might, by going public, damage his own case.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state?

 

[ou90441]

IL