Question 1

Can I sue an employer for wrongful termination?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it’s important to keep in mind that the majority of American workers are at-will employees. This means that most employees can be fired without warning for any reason—or even for no reason at all.

That said, the law protects you from termination for illegal or unlawful reasons. This includes firing you:

Based on a protected characteristic (e.g. discrimination because of your race, religion or sexual orientation)
In retaliation for complaining about unlawful activity (e.g. sexual harassment, violation of wage and hour laws, whistleblower reporting, etc.).
In violation of your employment contract

Question 2

How long does it take to settle a wrongful termination case?

Accepted Answer

Because the legal system is complex, it’s hard to say. It depends on factors like whether the employer and terminated employee are willing to settle the dispute without involving the courts. If negotiations fail and you file a lawsuit, it can take between a few months to around three years to settle in court.

Question 3

What are my legal rights as an employee?

Accepted Answer

You’re entitled to minimum wage and freedom from discrimination or unfair treatment based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin or disability.

You also have the legal right to a safe workplace and are protected against retaliation for filing complaints or claims against your employer.

You may also be entitled for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for births or adoptions, or to deal with a serious personal or family member's health condition.

Question 4

If I want Marble to represent me, how much will it cost?

Accepted Answer

We take employment cases on a contingency basis. This means you wouldn’t have to pay any attorney fees unless you recover some compensation (from a settlement or court judgment) from your employer (or former employer). If you don’t receive a recovery, you won’t owe any fees to Marble.

Employment Law

You deserve safe and fair treatment at work. Think your employer violated the law?

We can help:

Workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation

Violation of employment terms (including wage and hour laws)

Wrongful termination

Here’s how we’ll work together

Schedule a 30 minute phone call with the Marble team

Talk to an employment lawyer

Work with your legal team on the best path forward

Pay $0 unless you get a recovery

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