Bluffton, South Carolina, Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Both South Carolina and Georgia are employment-at-will states. This means that unless you have an employment contract, your employer can fire you for no reason or for any reason — as long as it's not an illegal reason. An example of an illegal reason would be to fire someone for filing a sexual harassment claim against the company.
Dale Akins is a lawyer who handles wrongful termination cases in South Carolina and Georgia. He offers a free initial consultation to evaluate your case.
Many wrongful termination cases are employment discrimination cases at their core. It is illegal under state and federal laws to fire or otherwise discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, race, disability gender, sex, national origin or religion. In these cases, it is not the termination that is illegal but the underlying reason for it.
It is also illegal to fire an employee for exercising a legal right at work. Examples of legal rights include:
- Going on family or medical leave under the terms of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Complaining about an illegal activity at work
- Filing a sexual harassment or discrimination claim against the employer
Mr. Akins has handled several highly publicized wrongful termination cases that resulted in favorable outcomes.
Free attorney consultation: Contact lawyer Dale Akins, for a consultation about your wrongful employment or employment discrimination case. He handles all employment law cases on a contingency fee basis.
