Your Rights Are What Matters.
Being Fired Illegally is Wrongful.

Losing your job is devastating. But not all unfair firings are illegal. "Wrongful termination" means you were fired in violation of a specific law, your employment contract, or established public policy. Let's explore your rights.

01

Retaliation for Reporting

You reported harassment, unsafe conditions, or other illegal activity (whistleblowing). Soon after, you were fired under a weak pretext.
02

Discrimination

You were terminated, but colleagues of a different race, gender, age, or religion with similar performance were not. The decision seems biased.
03

Breach of Contract

You had an employment contract (or a strong implied promise) guaranteeing your job or setting specific rules for firing. Your employer ignored it.

Answering your Questions

Understanding Your Rights

Navigating your rights after a termination can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering if your firing was just "unfair" or if it was "illegal." Our Free Leverage Assessment is built to clarify your situation.

Q: What is “at-will" employment?

A. Most U.S. employment is “at-will," meaning an employer can fire you for any reason - or no reason - as long as it's not an illegal reason (like discrimination or retaliation).

Q: What makes a termination “wrongful"?

A. It's a firing that breaks a specific law. This includes discrimination (based on a protected class), retaliation (for a protected activity), or breaching an employment contract.

Your Wrongful Termination Checklist:

Were you fired shortly afterreporting illegal activity (whistleblowing)?
Were you fired after reporting harassment or discrimination?
Are you over 40, and were you replaced by a much younger employee?
Did your employer violate a written employment contract or aclear company policy?
Was the reason for your termination vague, or did it suddenly change?
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