If your employer terminated your employment for unlawful reasons, you may be concerned about how reporting their unlawful conduct could harm future job opportunities. At Feldman Legal Group, our skilled employee rights attorneys can alleviate your concerns and help you understand the process for reporting wrongful termination in Atlanta and what it may mean for your future employment.
For the past decade, Mitchell Feldman and his team have fought for the rights of employees unfairly dismissed by unscrupulous employers, and recovered millions of dollars in back pay and other damages.
How Do You Report a Wrongful Termination?
Before reporting an unfair dismissal in Atlanta, you should first determine whether your employer’s human resources department requires you to follow a specific procedure. Even if this option is not available to you, there are ways to build your case and gather evidence to prove your employer discriminated against or dismissed you in retaliation for whistleblowing or other causes.
Federal Agency to Reporting
You can file an employment grievance with federal or state agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which provides an online portal for filing wrongful termination claims, or the United States Department of Labor, which allows you to file a complaint if your employer dismissed you in retaliation for reporting safety or other improper working conditions.
State Agency Reporting
In addition, you could file for unemployment benefits with the Georgia Department of Labor. While they will not directly investigate an unfair dismissal, they will evaluate your claim to establish whether your employer dismissed you for cause, which may uncover further evidence of wrongful termination.
Agency Requirements
When filing your complaint, it is important to understand each agency’s requirements. For example, the EEOC requires you to file your claim within 180 days of your termination date and provide detailed supporting information. An experienced employment rights attorney can help you avoid making mistakes, ensure you supply the appropriate evidence, and file your complaint before the deadline.
Can You Report Wrongful Termination With a Lawsuit?
You may be able to report a wrongful dismissal in Atlanta by seeking back pay and other compensation via a lawsuit if your employer terminated your employment for unlawful reasons.
However, courts generally prefer terminated employees to exhaust administrative remedies with the EEOC or other agencies before filing a wrongful termination lawsuit. An experienced employee rights lawyer at Feldman Legal Group can advise you on the best reporting procedures and how to pursue all available remedies.
What Information Should You Include in a Wrongful Termination Report?
When submitting your Atlanta wrongful termination report, there is certain documentation crucial to supporting your claim. You should, at a minimum, include:
- Proof of your employer’s discriminatory intent
- Information about your wages, salary, and benefits
- A chronologically accurate and detailed timeline of the facts and circumstances that led to your termination
- Documents and materials, such as performance evaluations, communications showing discrimination, your written termination notice, and the names and contact information of witnesses who can verify your claims
The order and manner in which you present this information can affect the impact of your report. Seeking assistance from a knowledgeable attorney can help you ensure that your report is thorough and complete.
Contact an Atlanta Attorney for Help Reporting an Unfair Dismissal
For more than 10 years, Feldman Law Group and Mitchell Feldman have assisted unfairly dismissed employees with reporting wrongful termination in Atlanta. If your employer terminated your employment for unlawful reasons, contact us today for advice and help to pursue the justice and remedies you deserve.
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