Do I have a case for wrongful termination

I have 30 plus successful years in my related field, I changed companies in May of this year (replacing the bosses son)and was recently terminated after sending my boss an email which addressed issues and concerns (some compliance and labor)that I have dealt with since my arrival. Ten days after sending the email I was put on a 90 day PIP (only write up in my career) and terminated eight days later. The issues and concerns were a direct reflection of the prior manager.

1 answer  |  asked Nov 10, 2014 10:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

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Carol Oshana
I would need more information for this, but you may have a claim. If you were doing something related to whistleblowing and pointing out that the company is violating laws, and that you do not wish to participate in illegal activity, then you may have a claim. If you were complaining about simply the structure of the business that does not implicate the law, then you likely do not have a claim. If you have a contract, however, then you may have a claim. Also there may be a write up procedure that was not followed, depending on the HR Manual, you may have a claim also. The information you provided is incomplete to give a proper analysis, so unfortunately I can only answer with, "Maybe." Please contact an employment attorney who can give you a full analysis, since there are many unanswered questions, a meeting is better. Good luck.

posted by Carol Oshana  |  Nov 10, 2014 3:03 PM [EST]

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