Because of the cost of living going up higher and higher, it is not unusual that people feel that they are not getting paid enough at their jobs. It is also not the most unrealistic situation that an employee will ask an employer for a pay raise. In this case, if the person is asking for a raise, and the employer does not want to give it, the matter usually dies down at that point. In some situations, however, a person is actually terminated and fired from the job – all for just asking for a pay raise.
If you have been fired or terminated from your job, just for asking for a pay raise, you need to give us a call. This is not a realistic situation, and you may be able to initiate a lawsuit on the merits of this claim. If this has happened to you, call us today to discuss your options right now.
Workplace Retaliation for Asking to be Transferred to a New Office
It does not on the outside seem like an unreasonable request to be transferred to a new office. But some employers may think that it is out of the ordinary to be transferred and may retaliate against you for this reason. You may have wanted to be transferred to a different office at our organization and employer’s office for legitimate reasons, such as:
- To work closer to home
- To more easily care for children
- To more easily care for an elderly parent
- Because you have limitations in mobility and need to be closer to home
- To enjoy more time with your family
- To work in a safer community
- To not have to leave work at a late hour to return home
- To manage your family obligations better
- To improve your quality of life
It may be that your employer or other people in your office who are against your request to move to a new office may be permitted and allowed by the employer to harass you for making the request to leave. Some people who work in an office are upset easily for no reason, or do not want to see other people in their office to move up or to get ahead at the organization. You may have been retaliated against by your employer, employees in the office, or anyone else affiliated with your company or organization. You may have experienced:
- Physical abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Given an unfair or biased performance evaluation
- Given unfair lowered praise for projects
- Being judged harsher than other employees
- Being micromanaged for every little thing you do
- Transferring you to an unrequested and undesirable location instead
- Threatening to contact the police (regarding your immigration status)
- Someone spreading false rumors about you for no reason
- Ending a contract with a spouse over your asking for a transfer
- Excluding you from important meetings and relevant information related to the job
In the event that you have been unfairly treated by termination after asking for a new assignment and relocation, you need to give us a call right away.
Can I Sue and Do I Have a Case?
Depending on the circumstances of you being fired and terminated for asking for a pay raise, you may have a case. The merits of your case will review exactly what was said and done by all parties to this claim.
What Are My Rights?
We need to talk to you about the specifics of your case and claim, but you have the right to not be fired and terminated for asking for a pay raise. Your employment contract, lack of a contract or your employment situation with your employer will need to be thoroughly reviewed by our attorneys on our legal team. When you give us a call today, our legal team will go over your facts of your case and relate to you what are the next steps to take in this situation.
Lawyer That Can Help with Terminated After I Asked Pay Raise for a Raise in My Salary
We are aware that this situation is not an isolated case. Some people are terminated just for asking for a raise in their pay, and it is not the fairest of situations. When this has happened to you, it can be a confusing time. You are thinking about the unfairness of the employer and your lost wages. You need to pick up your smartphone and give us a call today. We can discuss your lawsuit and help to get you back on the right track in this case.
California Law and Federal Law
California law follows an at-will employment law. That means that an employee is terminated from a job for any reason at any time. This is often quoted as you can be terminated for a “good, bad or no reason” at all. The exceptions to the at-will employment rule are that there can be a wrongful termination if there is fraud, an implied covenant of good faith or an implied contract for continued employment.
Federal law may include the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which says that pay raises are an agreement between the employer and employee. Additionally, any pay raises above the federal minimum wage are not required by the FLSA, and therefore not necessary to give to an employee.
Average Value and How Much Can I Get in a Lawsuit If I Was Terminated
The average value of how much you can get in a lawsuit if you were unlawfully terminated can depend on the facts and exact circumstances regarding your claim. But you can expect that you will get between $40,000 and $75,000 and your back wages, if your case qualifies for this type of settlement.
Let Go After I Asked for a Raise in My Pay
If you were let go or fired and terminated for asking for a pay raise, then we understand that this is a difficult time for you. Your monthly bills will be coming in fast and furious right around now, and we are here to help you. All that you need to do is to give us a call right now. We will be on the case, and ready to assist you to get the money you deserve in this type of claim against your employer.
Call for a Free Consultation
You can call us for a free consultation, and we will be there at your side to explain the next steps to you. Just call now, and our knowledgeable legal team will connect with you to get the ball rolling on recovery compensation for your claim for being fired and terminated for asking for a pay raise.
