Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

In the state of Michigan, employees are considered “at will”, meaning that employers can terminate employees for any reason at any time as long as it isn’t illegal. That said, there are exclusions that do constitute wrongful termination of an employee.

Your employer cannot discriminate against you or terminate your employment because of:

• Age
• Race
• Sex
• Religion
• National origin
• Disability
• Pregnancy

And furthermore, none of these factors can be considered when your employer determines promotions, assignments or wages. It is also illegal for your employer to terminate because you: refuse to break the law, file a discrimination claim or take a leave of absence for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). To terminate they must follow the companies stated policies and procedures and act according to the terms in your contract, if you have one.

If you live in Saginaw or in the surrounding area and suspect you are the victim of wrongful termination, please contact the wrongful termination lawyers at Jay Trucks & Associates. We offer free consultations and case reviews. If you have an eligible case, we can help you file the necessary claims or repeal the denial of a claim if needed.

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), no employer is permitted to discriminate against an employee because race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This definition includes sexual discrimination in the workplace. Sexual discrimination can include sexual harassment or pregnancy-based discrimination.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for overseeing and enforcing these discrimination laws in the United States. There is a statute of limitations for filing a complaint to the EEOC of 180 days from the date of the alleged violation, although that deadline can be extended to 300 days under certain circumstances. In addition, a formal complaint must be filed with the EEOC before a lawsuit can be filed. The complaint can be filed by a third party should the person affected wish to remain anonymous. Discrimination can come in many forms ranging from the loss of a job, not being hired for a particular job even if you were the most qualified candidate, being denied promotions, being in a hostile work environment and the list goes on and on.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual discrimination in the workplace, you need to know what your rights are and what recourse you may have against the employer. For a free consultation and sexual discrimination case review, please contact the discrimination attorneys at Jay Trucks & Associates in Flint, Michigan and other surrounding areas.