Taking Action After Wrongful Termination
When you are fired from your job for no apparent reason or in a way that violates the terms of your contract, you may be the victim of wrongful termination. Composed of a team of lawyers with esteemed ratings of AV and BV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell, Landrum & Shouse LLP is there to stand up to employers in Kentucky. We use our decades of combined legal practice and knowledge to pursue favorable outcomes and settlements for clients.
Types Of Claims
It is possible to submit a wrongful termination claim for many different reasons, whether you experienced discrimination or your contract was not honored. The crime also includes instances where an employer fires an employee based on:
- Race, gender, religion, age, disability or pregnancy
- Sexual harassment
- Breach in written and verbal agreements
- Retaliation for filing a claim or complaint against your employer
- A violation of labor laws or collective bargaining laws
Although these scenarios are infuriating and extremely stressful, it is critical not to hurt your case by acting on any negative feelings toward an employer.
Pursuing Justice
Our employment law attorneys are there to help you wade through the complex claims process and seek action against unlawful businesses. Although Kentucky is an at-will state, employers are not permitted to overstep state statutes and federal laws that protect employees from dishonest termination. Our skilled lawyers are there to counsel and advocate for you every step of the way, from the initial claim and investigation to negotiation and, if necessary, litigation.
Effective Counsel For Your Legal Needs
Even when it is only in the preliminary phase, a legal conflict can turn your life upside down. Our dedicated law firm is there to work toward restoring your reputation and livelihood. Call us to set up an initial consultation toll-free at 888-322-2505; or at 859-554-4038 in Lexington and 502-589-7616 in Louisville. For the utmost convenience, you can reach us by filling out our online form.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.