Pennsylvania Wrongful Termination Lawyer Fighting for You

The involuntary termination of your employment for any reason has a big impact on your life. It affects your livelihood, your emotional well-being and your family. At the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., we represent employees in Pennsylvania who have been unjustly terminated or employers who are facing unwarranted claims of wrongful termination.

We will discuss the facts of your case in depth to determine whether your termination was a result of the reasons offered by the employer, i.e. job elimination, reduction in force, performance, the economy, company finances etc.

We know that being discharged from your job can occur as a result of retaliation for some action your employer found objectionable. You may have lost your job because you complained about sexual harassment or employment discrimination, whistleblowing or an employer's violation of an ethical issue. You may be experiencing bad treatment at work because you made a complaint to the EEOC or some other external organization or agency. You may be protected by state and federal statutes which prevent an employer from retaliating against you.

A great deal of grey area in wrongful termination lawsuits

Most wrongful discharge incidents are common-law matters — that is, they are not covered by specific statutes. Although there is no specific statute covering many of these matters, it's generally recognized that it is not in the public interest to let an employer engage in or permit these practices. The following may be considered wrongful termination incidents:

• Your employer asked you to do something illegal and you refuse
• You let authorities know about an illegal practice being conducted by your employer and your employer retaliated
• Your employer discriminated against you on the basis of age, race, sex or disability
• You complained about this discrimination and were treated badly as a direct result

If any of the above examples is the case, it is wrongful termination and it is unlawful. However, you don’t have to be terminated for the employer to be held liable for retaliation. The employer can change the benefits and circumstances of your job to retaliate against you.

Because there is so much "grey area," employers are often unjustly accused of wrongful terminations of employees. This is often the case when an employee is terminated due to poor performance or other reason, but the employee alleges the termination was unfair and the result of discrimination. At the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., we believe employers who are unjustly accused deserve to be defended with the same tenacity as an employee who is terminated for unjust cause.

Let us assess your wrongful termination case

When you arrange your initial consultation with attorney Ayesha K. Hamilton, Esq., we will discuss your employment law case in depth. If you are an employee who believes you were wrongly terminated, we will ask about your background and history on the job, why you think you’re a victim of discrimination and the details of your termination. We want to find out what reasons the employer gave for the decision and learn if you agree with those grounds for termination or think there was something else involved. We will get the details of the case and advise you on the pros and cons of proceeding with a wrongful termination lawsuit as well as on your alternatives, such as negotiating a severance agreement.

In addition to providing you with an honest assessment of your wrongful termination case, we will give you a clear idea of what you should expect this case to cost you.

If you are an employer facing claims of wrongful termination, discrimination or other employment dispute, we are equally interested in learning the details of the case being brought against you.

Straight answers on your employment law case

If your motivation for seeking a wrongful termination case doesn't have sufficient merit, we will let you know. We will not take on a marginal case just to collect a fee. In these cases, pursuing the matter legally would be expensive, stressful and probably fruitless.

If your case does have merit, however, we will devise a customized strategy to ensure that you, as a victim of wrongful termination or any other employment law violation, receive just compensation, such as back pay, severance pay and other benefits.

We have the answers you need

The Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., has handled a multitude of wrongful termination and other employment law cases. Many are settled before reaching court because of the skills, strategy and negotiating style of Ayesha Hamilton, Esq. If your case proceeds to trial, however, we will present your case with skill and passion.

If you believe you have a wrongful termination case or if you are an employer who needs defense counsel in such a case, contact the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., today for an initial consultation. We represent employees and employers in Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.