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What Should Employees in Kansas or Missouri Do if Wrongfully Terminated?
Employees who believe they have been wrongfully terminated should take immediate action. Time is of the essence because in these types of cases, you usually have to file an administrative complaint first before a lawsuit, and the former process is very different than the latter process. Plus, the window to file an administrative complaint is a lot smaller than it is to file a lawsuit. Here are a few things you should do if you believe you have been wrongfully discharged from employment in Kansas or Missouri.
Be cautious
Employees who have been wrongfully terminated should be careful how they conduct themselves. A former employee should follow through with any requests of the employer to return company property or to leave the premises. Do not retaliate in any way by, for example, damaging company property – it will only reflect poorly on you and harm your chances of a fair and just remedy.
Get clarification
Employees who have been wrongfully terminated should be careful how they conduct themselves. A former employee should follow through with any requests of the employer to return company property or to leave the premises. Do not retaliate in any way by, for example, damaging company property – it will only reflect poorly on you and harm your chances of a fair and just remedy.
Document everything
Employees who have been wrongfully terminated should be careful how they conduct themselves. A former employee should follow through with any requests of the employer to return company property or to leave the premises. Do not retaliate in any way by, for example, damaging company property – it will only reflect poorly on you and harm your chances of a fair and just remedy.
Review everything
Employees who have been wrongfully terminated should be careful how they conduct themselves. A former employee should follow through with any requests of the employer to return company property or to leave the premises. Do not retaliate in any way by, for example, damaging company property – it will only reflect poorly on you and harm your chances of a fair and just remedy.
Hire an employment law attorney
Employees who have been wrongfully terminated should be careful how they conduct themselves. A former employee should follow through with any requests of the employer to return company property or to leave the premises. Do not retaliate in any way by, for example, damaging company property – it will only reflect poorly on you and harm your chances of a fair and just remedy.
Remedies for Wrongful Termination
There are quite a few possible remedies available to a person who has been wrongfully discharged in Kansas or Missouri. Remedies will be dependent in part on whether you filed a complaint through federal or state agencies or through the court system. Here is an overview of the most common remedies.
Lost wages
From the time you were terminated to the time trial begins, you can seek compensation for lost wages. If you find a job during that time, compensation for lost wages will be reduced accordingly.
Injunctive relief
The court can order the employer to undertake certain acts, like reinstating you as an employee in your former position or requiring policy and procedure changes to prevent wrongful terminations in the future.
Out-of-pocket expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses include costs associated with things like medical care (e.g., therapy for harassment) or job search (e.g., fees associated with a headhunter).
Lost benefits
If you lost benefits – like paid time off, bonuses, retirement, and more – it can be compensated through economic damages.
Pain and Suffering
This type of compensation is known as non-economic and could include anything from mental anguish to a decrease in quality of life as a negative effect of the termination.
Lost future earnings
If you cannot find a position or one that pays you comparably, you can seek compensation for this loss of future earnings.
Attorneys' fees and costs
You can request reimbursement for attorneys' fees and court costs, and if you win, the court can order the employer to pay these costs.
Punitive damages
Punitive damages are designed to punish egregious or malicious behavior and to prevent the same from happening again. Not all states allow it, and most states cap the amount to be awarded. Speak to our employment lawyer at Koc Law LLC to know if you might be able to sue for punitive damages under your particular circumstances.
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