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They gave you a reason. The record tells the real one.

The complaint you raised, the reviews that praised you, the explanation that changed twice — dated and kept in one record. Then the charge, and the agency you file it with.

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A tool of record — not legal advice.

The record · Termination
Feb 6 · Email
Reported the safety issue to my supervisor in writing.
Feb 20 · In person
First negative review in four years. No examples given.
Mar 3 · In person
Told the role was cut. Listing reposted a week later.
Mar 4 · Email
Requested the termination reason in writing. Saved my reviews.
Illustrative record. Names and dates are examples.

Is this you?

Is this happening to you?

Being fired unfairly is not always unlawful. What makes it challengeable is an unlawful reason behind it. If this is where you are:

  • Fired soon after you complained, reported something, or took protected leave
  • A sudden poor review that contradicts years of good ones
  • The stated reason for your dismissal changing between tellings
  • A "restructure" that eliminated only you, then reposted your job
  • A filing window running while you decide whether to act

An agency decides a termination charge on the record — the dates, the lead-up, and what they said at each stage. That is the thing this app builds.

How it works

Three steps.

  1. Keep the record

    Log the lead-up, each review, and every explanation you were given, with the date you were given it.

  2. Preserve what you can reach

    Save contracts, reviews, and correspondence before access is cut — it usually goes fast after a firing.

  3. File, with proof

    Take a complete, dated case file to the EEOC or your state agency — the whole history, in order.

What to gather

For a termination dispute, these are the documents people usually need. A guide, not a requirement — add whatever you have.

  • Employment contract
  • Pay slips
  • Written warnings
  • Performance reviews
  • Correspondence with employer
  • Witnesses' statements

If they still say no

You are not out of options.

An employer who will not explain themselves is not the last word. For a discrimination or retaliation claim, an agency step usually comes before court. docmydispute knows the ladder for a workplace dispute in the United States, and keeps your record ready for whichever rung you reach.

  1. Direct complaint

    Direct complaint

    Raise the issue in writing with your employer or HR.

    Typically 14–30 days
  2. Federal/state agency

    EEOC / State Labor Board / DOL

    File with the EEOC (discrimination) or your labor board / DOL (wages).

    You have 180 days to fileOfficial site →
  3. Court

    State or federal court

    Civil suit, often after a right-to-sue letter.

    Typically 6–18 months
  4. Court / legal action

    Court / legal action

    Formal court proceedings. Consider engaging a lawyer at this stage.

    Typically 6–24 months

General guidance, not legal advice. Filing windows are strict and vary by agency, by state, and by the type of claim — the 180-day figure is a common federal deadline to FILE with the EEOC, not a waiting time, and some states extend it. Check the deadline that applies to you, and note the date you were dismissed.

When you hand it over

One file. The whole story, in order.

Whether it goes to the EEOC, a state agency, or an employment lawyer, they all want the same thing: what happened, on what date, with the documents attached. Not a folder of screenshots.

A dated record of the lead-up

Each complaint, review, and meeting — attributed to the side that spoke.

Every explanation you were given

Recorded as it was said, so a reason that changes is visible on the page.

The evidence, indexed and attached

Your contract, reviews, and correspondence — numbered and referenced.

It never invents events. The words are yours to approve.

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The next call you make should be written down.

Start the record now, while the dates are still fresh. It costs nothing to look.

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Questions

Documenting a termination

What makes a termination wrongful?
Broadly, that it was for an unlawful reason — retaliation for a complaint, discrimination based on a protected characteristic, taking protected leave, or a breach of your contract — rather than a legitimate cause. Being fired unfairly is not always unlawful, which is why the reason behind it, and the record of it, matter so much.
How long do I have to file a wrongful termination claim?
Filing windows are strict. The commonly cited federal figure is 180 days to file a charge with the EEOC, which is a deadline to file rather than a waiting period, and some states extend it to 300. The window that applies depends on your state and the type of claim, so check it and note the date you were dismissed.
What should I keep if I think I was fired unlawfully?
Your contract or offer letter, every performance review, the termination notice, any complaint you raised and its reply, and all correspondence with your employer. Preserve what you can while you still have access — work accounts are often closed quickly after a dismissal.
Do I have to go to the EEOC before I can sue?
For many discrimination claims, filing a charge with the EEOC or an equivalent state agency is a step that comes before court rather than an optional alternative to it. Whether it applies to your claim depends on the claim and your state — the agency itself, or a qualified lawyer, can tell you.
What does docmydispute actually do?
It keeps a dated record of every exchange with your employer, drafts written correspondence from that record for you to review before sending, and compiles a complete case file you can hand to an agency or a lawyer. It is a tool of record — it does not give legal advice.

Other situations

Dealing with more than one thing?

docmydispute works the same way for any dispute where someone has more power than you. A few others:

Denied insurance claimAn insurer that said no, and an appeal deadline running.Security deposit withheldA landlord who will not return what you are owed.Wage theft or unpaid wagesHours worked, wages never paid.Debt collector or bank errorA collector chasing a debt you dispute, or a charge nobody can explain.

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