Wrongful Termination

Ohio Courts have held that a person may establish a claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy by proving:

1. That a clear public policy existed and was manifested in a state or federal constitution, statute or administrative regulation, or in the common law (the clarity element).
2. That dismissing employees under circumstances like those involved in the plaintiffs dismissal would jeopardize the public policy (the jeopardy element).
3. The plaintiffs dismissal was motivated by conduct related to the public policy (the causation element).
4. The employer lacked overriding legitimate business justification for the dismissal (the overriding justification element). Collins v. Rizkana, 1995-Ohio-135 (1995).

If you think you were terminated in violation of public policy, and would like to speak with an attorney about your options, feel free to contact Kevin M. McDermott II to have your case evaluated by a Licensed Ohio Attorney today. Mr. McDermott will personally assess your case and charges nothing for the opportunity to meet you and hear your story.

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