When you’ve been fired unfairly, you’ll find at least one person who encourages you to sue your previous employer. However, most of the time, the idea seems like wishful thinking. Going through the discovery period, planning for court dates, and presenting your injustice is a lengthy process — one that can keep court cases active for years.
Safe to say, suing for wrongful termination takes patience. It’s the type of suit where the plaintiff really needs legal counsel, because you’ll be facing your previous employer’s lawyer. Typically, the bigger the employer, the more legal aid they have at their disposal. This is one fight where you’ll need a lawyer to help represent your case.
The 2026-2027 weather patterns are calling for an unpredictable El Nino year, one full of bad storms and out-of-the-ordinary temperatures. The chances of your employer asking you to work in bad weather are high, and you should be prepared to say no if the situation is physically unsafe.
Arkansas Worker Awarded $300,000 For Wrongful Termination
In spring of 2024, a railroad worker was asked to work in unsafe conditions by his employer, Union Pacific Railroad. At the time of the incident, there was lightning nearby and the worker feared electrocution while fulfilling his job duties. The railroad worker was subsequently fired for insubordination.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that the employee appropriately cited safety standards and stood-down until the storm had passed. As of October 2026, OSHA officially supported the former employee’s actions and ordered Union Pacific Railroad to backpay lost income and remove any acknowledgment of the wrongful termination incident from his records.
The Union Pacific Railroad has filed an objection, which means the case will be heard again by one of the Department of Labor’s Administrative Law Judges. They have the potential to reverse the former judge’s ruling if they find that Union Pacific Railroad was within their right to fire the employee.
Wacky, Weird Weather Looms Overhead
The next year’s worth of weather has been forecasted to be unpredictable due to El Nino’s climate shifts. As we approach the winter season, the weather will be cold and wet, contributing to flooding or even snowfall in the southern midwest.
Realistically, there may be days where you can not feasibly arrive and perform your job safely due to weather constraints. You may even find yourself in a similar situation to the railroad worker, where you’re being asked to complete a task that is unsafe in the current conditions. 
Your life is on the line. Is a paycheck worth the risk? Never. Don’t allow your company to pressure you into unsafe situations for their convenience. Especially with the super storm El Nino wrecking havoc on the current climate and weather patterns.
Take Your Termination To The Law Offices Of Hickey & Hull
If you’ve been unfairly fired on the job for “whistleblowing” or calling out unethical practices, take your wrongful termination questions to Hickey & Hull. Our team of professionals will work with you to create a well-presented argument against your former company.
Not sure where to start? Take a moment to chat with our online agent. They can assist with basic questions and consultation scheduling. Once you book your consultation, you’ll meet with one of our professionals to discuss specific details about your case.
From there, you can leave the rest to us. We’ll do the heavy-lifting legal work while you work on getting your life back on track after a wrongful termination. Call us today at (479) 4