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Gather all relevant documents, such as your employment contract, offer letter, performance reviews, termination letter, and any emails or communications related to your firing. Write down a detailed timeline of events leading to your termination while it's fresh in your memory. Then, contact us for a free case review to understand your legal options.",{},{"question":115,"answer":118},{"content":116,"props":117},"How do I know if my firing was illegal?",{},{"content":119,"props":120},"A firing is illegal if it violates federal or state laws. Most employment is 'at-will,' meaning an employer can fire you for almost any reason or no reason at all. However, they cannot fire you for a discriminatory reason (based on race, age, gender, etc.), in retaliation for a protected activity (like reporting harassment), or in violation of an employment contract or public policy. 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