Wrongful Termination Legal Options

Summary

If you were terminated in Arkansas and believe it violated public policy, you might have legal options. Arkansas recognizes public policy exceptions to at-will employment, which means you could potentially pursue a claim if your termination violated a well-defined public policy, such as reporting illegal activities. Since your EEOC Right to Sue letter has expired, your options might be limited, but state-specific remedies could still be available. Consulting with an employment lawyer in Arkansas can provide clarity on your situation and help determine the best course of action. Consider reaching out to the Arkansas Employment Lawyer Association for further assistance.

Full Conversation

Nicole
Hi, Nicole! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please provide a bit more detail about your situation?
In June of this year I was fired from my part-time job after a year and a half after my supervisor reduced my hours from * to * and gave the difference to a new employee. I explained how distressed I was over this and that it would hurt me financially and my boss said she would let me keep my usual schedule but when I arrived at work the following shift the new person was there. This was embarrassing and distressful and caused financial hardship I expressed my concerns to my supervisor and the owner and told them that unless my hours were restored I would seek legal action they called me the next day and said that since I don't want to work in a hostel work environment they were terminating my employment I obtained an eeoc right to Sue letter but it expired last month and I wanted to see if I still had options to pursue legally for compensation
Nicole, I understand your situation is quite distressing. Unfortunately, since your EEOC Right to Sue letter has expired, your options might be limited. However, sometimes there are exceptions or additional claims that could be pursued under state law.
Can you tell me which state you are in? This will help determine if there are any state-specific remedies available for you.
Arkansas I was wondering if I could seek action under the public policy exception
Nicole, you might have a case under the public policy exception in Arkansas if your termination violated a clear public policy. Here are some general points:
- Arkansas recognizes public policy exceptions to at-will employment.
- You must prove your termination violated a well-defined public policy (e.g., filing a complaint about illegal activity).
Consulting with an employment lawyer could provide clarity on your specific situation.
Would you like contact information for legal assistance in Arkansas?
Yes

Arkansas Employment Lawyer Association


Website: www.arkansasemploymentlawyers.org

Would you like to discuss any other aspects of your case or need further information?