Wrongful Termination
I was permanently laid off from my job. The reason given to me was that the employer needed to make room in the payroll so that he could hire his brother who was just released from the military. I want to know if this is legal and if I may sue.
2 answers | asked Jan 30, 2002 08:34 AM [EST] | applies to Colorado
Answers (2)
Generally an employee not covered by an employment contract can be terminated for almost any reason. Federal and Colorado law prohibit employers from terminating employees on the basis of certain traits. Federal law also allows an employer to favor veterans and servicemembers in employment. If the totality of the employer's decision was to employ his brother or a veteran then you are likely out of luck on a wrongful termination claim beyond unemployment benefits.
See more on Colorado and federal anti-employment discrimination laws at https://denverlaborlaw.com/colorado-employment-law/colorado-revised-statutes-crs-24-34-401/
posted by Adam Kielich | Jan 9, 2018 12:36 PM [EST]
See more on Colorado and federal anti-employment discrimination laws at https://denverlaborlaw.com/colorado-employment-law/colorado-revised-statutes-crs-24-34-401/
posted by Adam Kielich | Jan 9, 2018 12:36 PM [EST]
Wrongful Termination
In order to answer the question, I need to know if you were under an employment contract for a definite term. If not, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. I would also need to know other aspects of you case, such as whether you are within a protected category such as age, sex, or race. I would suggest filing for unemployment compensation so that more facts can be obtained regarding the termination. If you have any other questions, you can call me. I am a Colorado lawyer.
posted by Eugene Duran | Jan 30, 2002 11:12 AM [EST]
In order to answer the question, I need to know if you were under an employment contract for a definite term. If not, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. I would also need to know other aspects of you case, such as whether you are within a protected category such as age, sex, or race. I would suggest filing for unemployment compensation so that more facts can be obtained regarding the termination. If you have any other questions, you can call me. I am a Colorado lawyer.
posted by Eugene Duran | Jan 30, 2002 11:12 AM [EST]
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