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1. Sue the bastard for wrongful discharge
Fri Aug 1, 2025, 03:28 PM
Aug 2025

Wrongful termination happens when your employer fires you for an illegal reason. Learn what qualifies as wrongful discharge and the actions you can take.

What is wrongful termination?
Your termination could be wrongful if your employer fired you:

Due to discrimination
In violation of a federal or state labor law
Because you reported and refused to participate in harassment
Because you reported and refused to conduct an illegal act or safety violation
Termination could also be considered wrongful if your employer fired you but did not follow their termination policies.

What to do after wrongful termination
Termination due to discrimination
If you were fired because of discrimination, file a report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Termination in retaliation
If you were fired in retaliation for reporting unsafe or illegal work practices or products, you have whistleblower protections. Report your termination to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Find instructions for filing a whistleblower complaint.

Termination for exercising your legal rights
If your employer fired you because you exercised rights under a state labor law, report your termination to your state's labor department.

If your employer fired you because you exercised rights related to leave, wages, or overtime, complain to the Department of Labor.

https://www.usa.gov/wrongful-termination

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