EXPLAINED BY A MARYLAND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY
Wrongful Termination
Losing your job is hard enough. Losing it for an illegal or unfair reason can be devastating. At Fortis Employment Law, we help Maryland employees stand up to wrongful termination—and win back their power, pay, and peace of mind.
If you were fired for speaking up, refusing to break the law, reporting discrimination, or taking protected leave, you may have a claim. We’ll guide you through every step—from investigation to settlement negotiations or court—so you can focus on moving forward.
COMMON TYPES OF WRONGFUL TERMINATION CASES
From whistleblowing to breach of contract
If you were fired for speaking up about fraud, safety violations, or unlawful conduct, that’s retaliation—and it’s illegal. We protect Maryland employees who blow the whistle on wrongdoing and face backlash for doing the right thing.
Maryland and federal law protect employees who take medical, family, or sick leave. If you were terminated after requesting or using leave under FMLA or the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, you may have a strong claim.
If your firing was motivated by your race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, or religion, that’s not just unfair—it’s illegal. We pursue justice under both Maryland and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Even “at-will” employees can have enforceable agreements. If your employer made clear promises about job security or a guaranteed term of employment—and broke them—you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and benefits.
"At-will" does not mean "anything goes"
UNDERSTANDING WRONGFUL TERMINATION
Maryland is an at-will employment state, which means your employer can let you go for almost any reason—or none at all. But “at-will” doesn’t mean “anything goes.” You cannot be fired for a reason that violates law, contract, or public policy.
You may have a wrongful termination claim if you were terminated for:
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Reporting misconduct or safety violations
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Refusing to participate in illegal activity
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Taking protected leave (such as FMLA or Maryland sick leave)
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Filing a wage, discrimination, or harassment complaint
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Relying on a written or implied promise of job security
At Fortis, we know Maryland law inside and out—from the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act to the Maryland Whistleblower Law—and we use that experience to build strong, evidence-based cases.
That level of candor built a strong sense of trust. Knowledgeable, communicative, trustworthy, and genuinely client-focused.
Mat McGowan
Wrongful Termination
Amazing and knowledgeable. Gave me the best advice on moving forward. Very professional and heard every word I said.
Gordon Privet
Discrimination
The free consult was so refreshing and gave me lots of insight. The attorney was so good at providing very helpful information.
Nikki Savage
Hostile Work Environment
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
You don’t have to face this alone.
Contact Fortis Employment Law today for a free consultation with a Maryland wrongful termination lawyer. We’ll review your situation, explain your rights, and help you decide the best path forward.
When your employer crosses the line, we help you stand up for your rights—and take your power back.
We are Maryland's wrongful termination attorneys
