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Step 1
After being fired, if you suspect that the decision was inappropriate, immediately contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They can be contacted online (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Document all the events leading up to when you were discharged and find out from your organization the reason why you were discharged. Some states do have the right to terminate you without cause, but no state has the right to terminate you for discriminatory reasons or reasons that violate the law.
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Step 3
If you are a part of a union, review your union contract and talk with your union steward to make sure that your termination was done in compliance with your union contract. If you are not a part of a union review the organization's policy book and employee hand book to make sure your termination was in compliance with company policy and the employee handbook
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Step 4
Determine if there were others who were fired by talking with co-workers. Determine if you share any similarities with the individuals who were fired. For instance were all the individuals fired the same race, or all elderly workers, all female, or all who were fired reported a serious company violation. If so the organization may have violated the law.
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Step 5
If you find that you rights were violated, notify the EEOC as well as write a letter to the Human Resource Department notifying them that your rights have been violated and you would like the organization to rectify the situation by reinstating you to your position or providing you with information as to how they plan on rectifying the matter to avoid further legal action that you will take if the situation is not resolved properly.
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Step 6
If there is no response to the letter, consult an attorney or legal counsel who specializes in wrongful termination. Many individuals whose rights have been violated receive their job back along with back pay and other compensation.
