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Wrongful termination experts evaluate employer decision-making processes, HR practices, and compliance with employment laws. They assess whether termination decisions were consistent with company policy, whether the stated reason for termination was pretextual, and whether the employer followed a fair and consistent process. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discharging any individual on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and separately prohibits retaliation against employees who oppose unlawful practices or participate in EEOC proceedings 1. The ADEA, ADA, and FMLA extend similar protections to workers based on age, disability, and use of protected leave. When pretext is alleged, HR experts analyze documentation of the termination rationale, consistency of application across similarly situated employees, and the adequacy of the investigation preceding the discharge decision. The Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential and the SPHR designation from HRCI certify advanced HR leadership competency, and holders are recognized as experts and leaders in the HR field 2. These experts draw on extensive HR leadership experience to opine on industry-standard employment practices, employee relations protocols, and whether the employer deviated from accepted norms in ways that support an inference of discriminatory or retaliatory motive.
Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discharge any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Case Types
Discriminatory termination based on protected class status
Retaliation for whistleblowing or protected activity
Violation of employer's own policies and procedures
Constructive discharge and hostile work environment
Breach of employment contract and implied promises
Qualifications
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A wrongful termination expert should have extensive senior HR leadership experience, hold recognized HR credentials such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Practical experience managing termination decisions and employment investigations is essential.
Wrongful termination experts are needed in cases alleging discriminatory discharge, retaliation, constructive discharge, violation of company policies, breach of employment agreements, and any case where the fairness and legality of an employer's decision to terminate an employee is at issue.
In general, employment expert fees are determined by the expert themselves, based on a variety of criteria. Among those criteria are professional experience, forensic experience, academic qualifications, industry certifications, and publications. Vident does have some influence over expert fees by comparing experts within a specialty, but ultimately it is a personal decision by the expert.
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