Wrongful Termination Tackles At Will Employment

College football season is probably my favorite time of the year. The thrill of great plays, the crushing pain with defeat makes my heart pound and my hands sweat. One mistake on the field can cost a team the game. Likewise, the Texas policy of "at will" employment can be disrupted by firing an employee under certain circumstances. In particular, the "Sabine Pilot" doctrine is our Supreme Court's mandate that an employer cannot terminate an employee for their refusal to violate the law. Sometimes a mistake can coincide with the termination of an employee. However, some employers do not have good intentions. Whether you are an employer who wants to make sure that you follow the letter of the law, or an employee who believes that standing up for what is right is what cost them their job, a knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer is essential. My approach with employers is to review policies and procedures in light of the current law, such that if they decide to terminate an employee, there is no basis for a wrongful termination suit. Likewise, when an employee takes a stand for justice and he is shown the door, I am there to stand with him. Whether it be for an employer or an employee, I will fight, score, and focus on the win.