Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

What constitutes wrongful termination and what is the upside of bringing a suit?

My employment as site manager with a billion dollar multinational company was very recently terminated. I had been employed in this capacity with the organization for over ten years. I was apprised of three issues verbally which needed attention the week before. I addressed the issues individually and competently. I was released from my job with a small severance and asked to sign a waiver and non-compete which I did not sign. I asked my employer three times to please put in writing why I was being discharged because I was not clear on the reasoning. He would not and did not. I have never had any written or verbal warning I would be terminated for anything I have done or omitted. My year end performance review completed just a few months ago by the same individual was very complimentary. Do I have grounds for a suit, if so, what are they and what could be sought other than returning to job.


Asked on 4/12/00, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Kent Kent & Merritt, P.A.

Re: What constitutes wrongful termination and what is the upside of bringing a s

From the information you posted, I cannot tell if you have any type of claim. Georgia is an at-will state, which basically means that an employee can be terminated for any non-illegal reason unless some explicit or implied contract says otherwise. If you were terminated for an illegal reason such as your age, race, sex, etc., or if you have some type of contractual protection from termination, you may have a claim. I just cannot tell one way or another from the facts in your post. If you would like to e-mail me or call me with additional details, I might be able to give you more information.

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Answered on 4/24/00, 8:19 am


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