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Wrongful Termination Court Within 90 Days In Arizona
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If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, you may have the right to take legal action against your employer for lost wages and other damages. In most cases of wrongful termination in Arizona, you must file a claim within one year after the termination of your employment.
You must file a claim for wrongful termination with the Arizona Civil Rights Division (ACRD) of the Attorney General's Office within 180 days of the termination date. Complaints filed with the EEOC must be filed within 180 days of the termination date.
Filing a Lawsuit Moves the Case to Court The court complaint has to lay out all the factual evidence showing the firing was illegal. Your employment law attorney will handle drafting the lawsuit and navigate whether state or federal court is best. This process takes two to six months to complete.
Average Settlements for Wrongful Termination in California Case DamagesAverage Settlement Received Low Between $5,000 and $30,000 Moderate Between $30,000 and $100,000 High Between $100,000 and $1,000,000+
In most cases of wrongful termination in Arizona, you must file a claim within one year after the termination of your employment.
Wrongful termination cases can be difficult to win since the employee must provide evidence that their discharge was unlawful. Although assembling solid proof and hiring legal counsel improves the odds, employers frequently contend the dismissal was justified due to performance-related issues.
Wrongful termination lawsuits can take over a year to resolve. Every case is different, however. If the employer is eager to settle out of court, the case can end in a matter of weeks. If either side is intent on going to trial, a wrongful termination claim could linger on for several years.