Wrongful termination (at-will, US): your rights under the law
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Under at-will, termination is broadly allowed, but not for discriminatory or unlawful reasons.
Under at-will, termination is broadly allowed, but not for discriminatory or unlawful reasons.
What the law guarantees you here and how to use it.
What you can do: — Document the circumstances and any discrimination. — Keep correspondence and documents. — File an EEOC charge if discrimination.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
Norms & sources
- Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
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