While there is no specific federal “wrongful termination law”, there are a set of laws that, if violated by a Houston employer, could constitute the wrongful termination of that employee. Taken together, these are typically referred to as a wrongful discharge laws or wrongful termination laws in Houston.
If the employer violates public policy, state laws, or constitutional provisions, an employee may have the grounds for a wrongful termination suit. If the employer violated contracts linked to the employment, too, an individual might be able to argue wrongful termination in mediation or court.
Some of the most common laws that are referenced in Houston wrongful termination suits include federal and state discrimination laws, employment provisions outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, rights granted by the U.S. Constitution, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Americans with Disability Act.
As is briefly illustrated here, there are many laws that can impact a wrongful termination suit. Employers would be well advised to be clear on the wide array of laws and regulations governing these situations, as wrongful termination suits can be expensive in terms of time and money. More employers opt to nip these conflicts in the bud by attempting mediation first, which can be more private and valuable for both the employer and employee.
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN W. KELLY, JR.
