After winning a wrongful termination lawsuit against a former employer, the employee should have the right to return to their old position if they wish. However, many people who win wrongful termination lawsuits decide to look for employment elsewhere moving forward as they fear it will be counterproductive.

Will Winning My Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Make it Harder to Find a New Job?

Winning a wrongful termination should not negatively affect your job search moving forward. It is illegal for former employers to retaliate against the employee by sharing confidential information or harming any future employment prospects.

In most cases, former employers are legally limited in what they can say about you. They typically may only confirm objective facts such as your dates of employment and job title. They are not allowed to disclose the existence of a lawsuit, discuss internal disputes, or provide misleading or false statements that could damage your reputation.

Employment laws also prohibit retaliation in any form after a lawsuit is filed or won. Retaliation can include giving negative references, discouraging other employers from hiring you, or revealing confidential settlement details. If a former employer engages in this behavior, it may create grounds for additional legal action, including claims for retaliation or defamation.

From a practical standpoint, most hiring decisions do not involve searching civil court records, and wrongful termination cases do not appear on standard background checks. You are also generally not required to disclose a lawsuit during interviews. If the issue comes up, a brief and factual explanation is usually sufficient, without going into legal detail.

Many wrongful termination cases are resolved through settlements that include confidentiality or non disparagement provisions. These agreements often protect your reputation and can require the former employer to provide neutral references, reducing the risk of future employment issues.

Overall, winning a wrongful termination lawsuit does not harm your employability. Any negative impact would typically result from unlawful actions by a former employer, not from the fact that you exercised your legal rights.

What Compensation Will I Receive for Winning My Case

Compensation amounts vary depending on the details of the specific case. To get the best understanding of how much your case may be worth, it is important that you work with a skilled attorney who can discuss it with you in further detail. Winning the case may result in many benefits that can help you and your family during this challenging time. You may be compensated for the following:

• Legal fees
• Lost employee benefits
• Lost earnings from the time out of work
• Lost insurance benefits
• Punitive damages
• Medical expenses
• The expenses of searching for a new position
• The difference between your previous salary and the pay at your new position

We Can Help

Being wrongfully terminated can be a shocking and devastating experience. Anyone who has been wrongfully terminated should understand the severity of this situation and take proper action. Many wrongfully terminated people often struggle when deciding whether to work with an employment law attorney. Working with a skilled attorney gives your case a better chance of being successful. Here at Barkhordarian Law Firm, we have a dedicated team to provide you with the legal counsel you need and the representation you deserve. Don’t feel like you have to fight this alone. We want to help.

Contact our California LA wrongful termination attorneys today at (866) 703-2983 or visit our website to schedule your free consultation.

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