San Antonio Lawyers Representing Employees
If you have been terminated or demoted at work, you probably feel that the action taken by your employer was wrong. If you are the victim of an illegal action by your employer, you may be entitled to compensation. We can only make a determination after talking with you and hearing the facts.
At Kocurek & Krudop, P.C., in San Antonio, Texas, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case if you think you may be a victim of wrongful termination or demotion by your employer.
When is a Demotion or Termination Wrongful?
In Texas, employment is at-will. This means that your employer can terminate you at any time and for any reason — as long as it is not an illegal reason. Here are some examples of times when it is illegal for your employer to fire or take any adverse action against you:
- In retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim
- In retaliation for filing for FMLA leave to care for yourself or a ill family member
- In retaliation for complaining of sexual harassment or a hostile work environment in the workplace
- In retaliation for complaining of discrimination in the workplace
- In retaliation for requesting an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- For refusing the commit an illegal act as a private or public employee
- If you have an employment contract
The termination or demotion may also be wrongful if it disproportionately affects employees based on their identity within a protected class such as sex, gender, pregnancy, race, age, religion, nationality or disability.
Contact Our Attorneys
To schedule a confidential consultation with a lawyer at our firm, call us locally at 210-767-2472, toll free at 888-694-8507 or fill out our contact form online. Our office is located in San Antonio, Texas.
