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Wrongful Termination Claims<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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If your employer fired you recently, and you believe it was unlawful, you may have a claim for wrongful termination. You should contact an attorney immediately if you have a wrongful termination case. All wrongful termination laws contain a statute of limitations that can be as short as one year in some states. You may also need to file a case with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a> (EEOC) before bringing a legal claim.<\/p>\r\n

What Makes a Termination Wrongful?<\/h2>\r\n

Wrongful termination means an employer has fired an employee for illegal reasons,<\/a> such as:<\/p>\r\n