Precise statistics showing the win rates on wrongful termination cases each year compared to the overall number of wrongful termination lawsuits are hard to come by. Nevertheless, estimates range from as low as 30% of wrongful termination cases being successful to as high as 90% of cases succeeding.

The average payout for a wrongful termination lawsuit in Texas is between $5,000 and $100,000. However, there are cases in Texas, including San Antonio, where damages reached $700,000.

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.

For instance, it would be illegal for an employer to terminate an employee because of race, religion, age or disability discrimination or retaliation. Other examples would include terminating an employee because the employee disclosed she was pregnant, or because the employee made a workplace safety complaint.

Under at-will employment, HR can terminate employees without needing proof or a reason. This means they may end employment at any time.

Proving a case of wrongful termination involves presenting compelling evidence, such as the following: Employment Records: Maintain detailed records of employment, including performance evaluations, commendations, and any documents indicating positive job performance.

Although employers may legally let employees go from their jobs for no reason (when employment is “at will”), it is against federal and state laws to fire someone because of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender or sexual orientation, age and/or disability.

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Call (512) 271-5527 - Austin Employment Lawyers, P.C. - Aggressive advocates dedicated to your interests in Wrongful Termination and Employment Law cases. Wrongful termination is when an employer fires an employee for an unjust reason.Federal and state laws say that an employee can not be fired based on their:. Do you understand the definition of wrongful termination? That's when an employer fires you for unjust reasons. If an atwill employee wanted to sue their employer for wrongful termination, they would need strong evidence that the employer acted illegally. In Texas, the deadline for filing wrongful termination claims is 180 days from the date of your dismissal. Is it possible to sue for wrongful termination if you were an "at will" employee and did not have a contract with the company? Consulting with an experienced employment attorney can be extremely helpful in due process cases. On March 26, 2010, Travis filed a wrongful termination action with the Franklin Circuit Court.

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