What are the remedies available to me if I have been wrongfully terminated?

In Tennessee, if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, you may be entitled to certain remedies. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer terminates an employee for an illegal purpose, such as discrimination or retaliation. First, you may be able to receive back pay, which compensates you for the wages you would have earned had you not been wrongfully terminated. You may also be eligible for reinstatement, which means you could get your job back. In addition, you may be entitled to damages for emotional distress or other losses caused by the wrongful termination. This could include reimbursement of your reasonable attorney fees incurred in pursuing your claim. If the wrongfully termination was intentional or reckless, you may also be entitled to punitive damages, which are intended as punishment for the wrongdoing of your employer. Punitive damages can be awarded in addition to any other remedies. It is important to note that you may be limited in the amount of damages and remedies you can seek if you were an at-will employee. At-will employment means that you can be fired at any time, for any reason, and that certain protections, such as those provided by the Tennessee Public Protection Act, may not apply to you. Therefore, if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, it is important to consult with a qualified attorney to determine the remedies that may be available to you.

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