Throughout the country, and here in Oregon, many people have been laid off or terminated from their jobs because of the current recession.  If it has not happened to you, it has probably happened to someone you know.  In many cases, the reasons for the lay-offs were purely economic. However, in some cases, terminations are considered “wrongful” in the eyes of the law.  Most employees who have been terminated cannot help but wonder whether they were treated fairly.  The answer depends on the employee’s agreement with the employer and the circumstances of the termination. (more…)