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Connecticut Wrongful Termination

In Connecticut wrongful termination is determined by a very specific standard. Connecticut is an "at will" state, which means that in the absense of an employment contract, an employer may terminate an employee "at will", or for any reason they choose, as long as it is not "against public policy", or the employer has agreed in some way not to terminate the employee without just cause.

It is unlawful for an employer to terminate an employee for the following reasons: wrongful termination

  • Age

  • Race

  • Gender

  • Religion

  • National Origin

  • Disability

  • Pregnancy

  • Sexual Orientation

  • Reporting harassment

  • Reporting unsafe working conditions

  • Reporting an illegal act

  • Refusing to commit an illegal act

  • Reporting discrimination

  • Filing a worker's compensation claim or other claim against your employer

  • Utilizing your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act

  • Exercising your right to free speech and assembly

If you have an employment contract, you can only be terminated for the reasons set forth in the contract. If you are terminated for other reasons, you may have a claim.

A Connecticut wrongful termination claim must be filed within 180 days of the termination

This is extremely important! Before you can file a claim in court, you must file a claim with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities(CHRO). That claim must be filed within 180 days or you will lose your right to file a lawsuit in court.

If you believe that you have a wrongful termination claim, it is imperative that you contact the Connecticut wrongful termination lawyers at the VanDerLaan Law Group today. We have extensive experience representing clients in wrongful termination matters and we can help you.

With offices in Hartford and Southbury, we are prepared to handle matters throughout the State. If you can't come to us, we will come to you.

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