How to Sue Your Employer For Wrongful Termination

Many people are wrongfully terminated every year in the U.S. Some people just accept the fact that they were fired and move on. However, there are strict rules about how and under what circumstances an employee can be fired. If you were wrongfully terminated, you could be entitled to compensation from your former employer.

Instructions

1. Figure out whether or not you were truly wrongfully terminated in direct violation of a government law or a regulation stated in the company's policy.

2. File a complaint with the appropriate government agency (often the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) as well as the Department of Labor. This complaint will be on record and help support your case if it appears before a judge.

3. Find a qualified attorney that either specializes in or has a significant amount of experience dealing with wrongful termination lawsuits. Some lawyers don't charge you a fee unless you win your judgment. In those cases, the attorney will take a predetermined percentage of the funds awarded.

References

• FindLaw: Wrongful Termination Claims