Most employees can be let go for almost any reason. But some reasons are illegal, and they tend to leave a pattern.
- You were fired soon after reporting a safety or legal violation
- You were fired after requesting leave or an accommodation
- Comments about your age, race, gender or religion came first
- The stated reason changed after you were let go
- Colleagues who did the same thing were treated differently
Deadlines for employment claims can be short. If any of these sound familiar, talk to an attorney soon.
