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Wrongful Termination Court With At Will Employment In Massachusetts
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While multimillion awards are possible, it is crucial to keep in mind that federal laws limit the amount of punitive and compensatory damages awarded in cases involving wrongful termination. They cannot exceed $50,000 – $300,000, depending on the number of employees working for the employer's business.
While multimillion awards are possible, it is crucial to keep in mind that federal laws limit the amount of punitive and compensatory damages awarded in cases involving wrongful termination. They cannot exceed $50,000 – $300,000, depending on the number of employees working for the employer's business.
Massachusetts is an at-will employment state, which means that, in general, an employer may terminate an employee at any time, and for any reason or no reason. Kelleher v. Lowell Gen. Hosp., 98 Mass.
Under state and federal law, employers can not terminate employees who engage in protected activities like requesting handicap or religious accommodations; speaking out against sexual harassment; and expressing concerns about age bias, pregnancy discrimination, and other forms of unlawful treatment.
“Although it seems almost impossible to believe, employers in Massachusetts, or in any other employee-at-will state, can fire any employee at any time for any reason — or even for no reason at all. An employer can terminate any employee, with or without notice.”
An employer can terminate any employee, with or without notice.”
You can dismiss an employee without a written warning. But these are normally related to instant dismissal like gross misconduct and illegal activity. However, providing a written warning can be beneficial if your dismissal is challenged in a court.