Just Fired: Is It Wrongful Termination?

This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.

If you've just been fired from your job for no apparent reason and want to file a wrongful termination lawsuit, you may be disappointed. Almost all employees in the U.S. are "at-will," which means you actually can be fired for any reason (or none at all), except for reasons deemed unlawful or in violation of your employment contract or the terms of corporate policy.

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