What qualifies as a wrongful termination case?

In New Mexico, wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for a reason that is against public policy, the law, or a contract between the employer and employee. This includes being fired because of religious beliefs, race, gender, age, or disability. Federal laws like Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibit employers from wrongfully terminating employees due to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition, an employer can be held liable for breaching an employment contract or violating a covenant of good faith and fair dealing that was implied by law. For example, an employer may be liable for violating an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing if they terminate an employee without warning or for arbitrary or capricious reasons. An employer may also be responsible for wrongful termination if they fail to provide a reasonable notice period before terminating an employee. This applies to employees who are not given a certain amount of time to look for a new job. In New Mexico, employers are also prohibited from retaliating against employees who report workplace violations. If an employee is fired for reporting discrimination or a safety concern, the employer can be held liable for wrongful termination. Finally, an employer can be held liable for wrongful termination if they fire an employee without following proper protocols or procedures. This could include not providing a notice of termination or a hearing. In all of these cases, a wrongful termination claim may be brought by the employee to seek compensation for the damages they have suffered.

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