Legal Definitions - Reinstatement

Reinstatement

Reinstatement is a legal remedy in a discrimination case where a court orders an employer to rehire an employee who was wrongfully terminated or dismissed.

For instance, if an employee was fired because of their race, gender, or religion, and the court finds that the termination was discriminatory, the court may order the employer to reinstate the employee to their former position with the same pay and benefits.

Another example is if an employee was fired for whistleblowing or reporting illegal activities in the workplace, and the court finds that the termination was retaliatory, the court may order the employer to reinstate the employee to their former position with the same pay and benefits.

Reinstatement is a legal remedy that aims to restore the employee to their former position before the discrimination or retaliation occurred. It is a way to make the employee whole again and to compensate them for the harm they suffered. Reinstatement also sends a message to the employer that discrimination and retaliation will not be tolerated and that there are consequences for such actions.