Were you terminated from your job for discriminatory reasons in Phoenix, Arizona? You may be able to assert your rights on both the state and federal levels and pursue legal recourse. Houk Employment Attorneys is here to help you understand your options.
Our Phoenix wrongful termination lawyers have 45 years of combined experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients to date. We’re passionate about standing up for workers when their employers try to take advantage of them; you can trust us to handle your case with the utmost care and dedication from start to finish.
Call us today at (480) 569-2377 to set up an initial consultation. We can advise you on what you should do next when we meet to discuss your case.
How Houk Employment Attorneys Can Help With Your Discrimination-Based Wrongful Termination Claim in Phoenix, Arizona
Houk Employment Attorneys is a respected law firm in Phoenix, AZ, that has a longstanding track record of success you can depend on. If you hire our Phoenix employment lawyers, we can:
- Investigate your firing and determine the legal basis for your claim
- Collect critical evidence, including emails, personnel records, and more
- File a discrimination charge with the Arizona Civil Rights Division (ACRD) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Work with experts to strengthen your case and assess your economic losses
- Negotiate a settlement that compensates you fairly for your financial and emotional harm
- Take your case to court if your employer refuses to resolve the matter fairly
Our legal team will handle the entire legal process for you so that you can focus on moving forward. Get started today by contacting our Phoenix wrongful termination attorneys to set up a consultation.
What Is Wrongful Termination Based on Discrimination?
A firing is “wrongful” when it violates state and/or federal laws. One of the most common reasons this happens is discrimination.
Under Arizona’s civil rights laws and federal statutes like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers can’t fire someone because of:
- Race
- Color
- Sex
- Religion
- National origin
- Disability
- Age (40 or older)
- Pregnancy
- Genetic information (including family medical history)
Discrimination-based termination doesn’t always happen openly. Employers rarely admit to firing someone for a discriminatory reason. Instead, they might offer excuses such as “budget cuts” that don’t match the facts. An experienced employment lawyer in Phoenix can help you uncover the real motive behind your firing.
What Are Some Signs My Firing May Have Been Discriminatory?
Arizona is an “at-will” employment state, which means employers can generally fire employees for almost any reason. However, that freedom has limits. You may have a wrongful termination claim if, for example:
- You were treated differently from other employees in similar roles.
- You were fired after reporting harassment.
- Your employer made comments about your race, religion, age, or gender.
- The reason given for your firing doesn’t match your record.
- Your performance reviews suddenly declined without explanation.
Sometimes, workplace discrimination can be proven even without direct evidence. The key is identifying inconsistencies and showing how bias influenced your employer’s decision.
What Damages Can I Recover in a Phoenix Wrongful Termination Claim?
If your termination violated anti-discrimination laws, you may be able to recover compensation for both your financial and emotional losses. Possible damages include:
- Back pay: lost wages and benefits since your termination
- Front pay: future lost earnings if you can’t return to work
- Reinstatement: getting your job back or an equivalent position
- Emotional distress: compensation for anxiety, humiliation, or loss of reputation
- Attorney’s fees and court costs: generally reserved only for cases requiring litigation
Our team can help you calculate the value of your claim and then work to pursue the maximum recovery available to you under the law.
Contact Our Phoenix Wrongful Termination Lawyers to Schedule a Consultation
If you believe you were wrongfully terminated because of discrimination in Phoenix, AZ, you have important legal rights available to you. Houk Employment Attorneys is here to help you assert them to the best of our ability, with decades of combined experience and millions of dollars won for workers in the area so far.
Contact our Phoenix wrongful termination attorneys today to set up an initial consultation. We’re ready to start working on your case immediately.
