If you are considering moving forward with an employment law claim or lawsuit, you may be wondering what the end result will be, such as what you will receive if you win the case. There are a variety of answers just as there are a range of employment law cases. There are financial and emotional damages to consider, and an award should put the person on the same lifestyle track they were on before the violation occurred.
An Ohio legal professional can help you achieve the damages you are entitled to. Talk to a Columbus employment attorney to receive any or all of the following.
- Front pay and back pay
- Compensation for lost health benefits
- Repayment for PTO and vacation benefits
- Job reinstatements
- Established accommodations
- Punitive and compensatory damage recovery
Back Pay and Benefits are Common
One of the most common types of damages that are awarded in an employment lawsuit are back pay and damages. Of course, this is when the case is successful. Back pay is a term that refers to a lot of financial items, such as salaries, hourly wages, commissions, bonuses, and more.
It is a misconception that back pay only refers to lost paychecks. There are many elements to consider and each situation needs to be assessed individually, For example, if housing is provided by an employer, that could be part of back pay. To make the calculation of the amount of back pay, your lawyer will collect all of the figures from the moment of job loss to the date a decision is finalized.
Benefits that were lost because a person experienced unlawful activity or discrimination on the job could be compensated when a claim or lawsuit is successful. If you had vacation time that was earned but unused, it could be paid out as part of your compensation. Similarly, premium value from health and life insurance policies could be included.
Reinstating Workers or Getting Your Job Back
There are times when an employee could be reinstated. Courts may decide this is a good course of action in cases involving discrimination, for example. Naturally, there are also times when reinstating employees is not a good solution. If the relationship between the employee and their former place of work is hostile, job reinstatement may not be advised. It is also possible the job the person once held is no longer an open position.
A Columbus employment attorney can help you to determine if reinstatement would be appropriate for you. If you do not get your job back you could be awarded front pay, a term that refers to the amount of benefits and compensation you could have earned in the future had the employment law violation not happened.
Are you an Ohio employee who is unsure what you would gain from moving forward with an employment law dispute? Contact the lawyers at Coffman Legal LLC today. We are strong and committed advocates for all Ohio workers and use our experience and knowledge to help you. Call 614-949-1181 for a free and confidential consultation.
