ARTICLE
Avoid wrongful termination lawsuits by following proper procedures and relevant employment laws
January 29, 2025
11 min
In a perfect world, employees perform optimally, enjoy high job satisfaction, and stay with one company until retirement. This type of perfection rarely exists. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median employee tenure with a single company is 3.9 years. While some staff members resign voluntarily, others are involuntarily terminated. Improper or illegal terminations expose companies to consequential legal issues and financial risk.
Employers must attempt to close all possible doors to post-termination litigation to avoid lengthy and expensive legal battles, adverse publicity, and any detrimental impact on employee morale. Make sure your employees understand their job responsibilities, the company’s policies and code of conduct, any performance issues, and ways to improve their performance. That said, the most important way to avoid litigation is by adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning employment. Never fire an employee for an improper or illegal reason. Doing so leads to accusations of discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract.
Emotions run high following an involuntary discharge and some ex-employees are just looking for a fight. While nothing can totally bar former workers from pursuing legal action, employers can take steps to take the wind out of these individuals’ litigious sails.
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