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Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination is a firm firing a broker for an improper reason, such as reporting misconduct, refusing to break rules, or to avoid paying earned compensation. Brokers have legal options, and those disputes are usually decided in FINRA arbitration.

Securities industry employees who are wrongfully terminated — particularly those who were fired in retaliation for reporting misconduct or whistleblowing — have legal remedies available. Ms. Stoneman represents registered representatives in arbitration claims against their former employers for wrongful termination, defamation, and breach of contract.

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Common questions

Wrongful Termination: what clients ask

Do broker employment disputes go to court?

Most do not. Disputes between brokers and their firms are generally required to go to FINRA arbitration, although some claims, such as certain discrimination claims, can be handled differently.

What can a broker recover?

Depending on the case: lost compensation, unpaid commissions or deferred pay, correction of the Form U5, and in some cases damages for defamation.

What if I was fired for reporting misconduct?

Retaliation for reporting securities violations can give rise to additional claims, including whistleblower protections under federal law.

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