Our experienced wrongful termination attorneys will fight to recover compensation for your job loss, lost wages, and damages.

Were you fired for reporting illegal or unethical conduct at work? Did you raise concerns about pay, working conditions, or workplace safety, and lose your job as a result? You may have a wrongful termination claim.

Washington State Wrongful Termination Law

While Washington is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can generally terminate employees at any time, there are two critical exceptions that protect employees from illegal firing:

• Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy - Your employer cannot legally fire you for engaging in conduct protected by public policy, such as reporting illegal activity, filing a workers' compensation claim, or refusing to participate in unlawful conduct. To prevail on this claim, you must show that your protected conduct was the cause of your termination and that your employer had no legitimate justification for the dismissal.

• Retaliation for Raising Workplace Issues - Your employer cannot terminate you for raising concerns about wages, working conditions, or other terms of employment on behalf of yourself or your co-workers.

Signs You May Have a Wrongful Termination Claim

• You reported illegal, unethical, or unsafe conduct by your employer

• You raised issues about pay, benefits, or working conditions

• You filed or assisted with a workplace complaint or investigation

• You were fired shortly after engaging in legally protected workplace activity

Fight Back Against Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination can be financially devastating and deeply unjust. At Seattle Litigation Group, our experienced wrongful termination attorneys will fight to recover the compensation you deserve for your job loss, lost wages, and damages. Contact us today for a free* consultation and let us help you get the workplace justice you deserve.

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