How to Get Your Job Back After an Unfair Firing

Wrongful termination is a difficult situation.

Being fired is a traumatic event for any employee, and if you have grounds that cause you to feel the firing was unfair, it adds to the problem. While many employees feel that being fired is an unfair situation regardless of the reason, many employers do have the right to terminate at will for no reason at all. If an agreement to this effect was signed, then wrongful firing may be difficult to rectify. However, if you can document a valid reason your firing was unfair, you may be able to get your job back.

Things You'll Need

• Documentation of employment performance and records
• Copy of contract if union member
• Termination letter or documentation of reason for firing
• Coworker letters of support if attainable

Instructions

1. Research reasons for wrongful termination and see if your situation fits the criteria. If there are events that occurred in the workplace involving the termination, get as many reports and documentation as possible. Collect any other proof or documents you have that back up your claim and start a file. Copy any papers you have so that you can submit a copy to your former employer, an attorney, or anyone else who will be reviewing the case.

2. Contact your union representative if you belong to one and discuss the case with him. Often if there are any grounds that lean toward unfair firing the union may take up the case for you. If you have a contract and a union representative, supply him with all the documents you have collected to back up your case.

3. Submit a complaint to the human resources department. Be careful of giving too much information in your initial contact as you may want to reserve any evidence you have for further proceedings. If human resources responds, work on negotiations and see if the situation can be resolved without legal action.

4. Consult an attorney who specializes in wrongful termination. Submit all documentation of your case to her during the consultation. The initial consult is generally free, and the attorney can tell you if you have grounds for further legal proceedings. Many times the attorney will work for you under the agreement she receives a certain percentage of the monetary award if one is given, and may sue your former employer to pay the attorney fees if she feels the case is strong enough.

References

• Fair Measures: Wrongful Termination Information
• Wrongful Termination: Wrongful Termination