Wrongful Termination

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Title VII Does Not Protect Non-Employees: Know If You Are Covered

Many workers assume that if they face employment discrimination, they can march into court with a lawsuit and get justice. But here is the harsh reality—Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 only protects employees, not independent contractors, business owners,...

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What Is Administrative Exhaustion, and Why It Matters in Employment Cases?

If you believe your employer discriminated against or harassed you or wrongfully fired you, your reflexive reaction might be to immediately run to the court with a lawsuit in hand yelling “I’m going to sue you!” However, this may cause many problems for employees....

Your One Shot At A Discrimination Claim – Make It Count

“Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, Would you capture it or just let it slip?” Eminem’s famous words from “Lose Yourself” ring true for employees facing discrimination or feeling they have been wrongfully...

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Skipping Work For Six Months

What happens when you disappear from work for six months, fail to show up despite warnings, and refuse to engage in meetings that might save your job? According to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the answer is obvious: You can absolutely...