Even if you know for sure you've been a victim of wrongful termination, it might be difficult to prove it in a court of law. Your former employer will almost certainly have invented a reason for firing you, or may have used your previous behavior as an excuse.

Even if you can successfully prove wrongful termination, it's probably not a good idea to try to get your old position back; your vindication will most likely have poisoned the workplace for you. You should keep this in mind when suing for punitive damages.

If you suspect you've been fired due to reasons of age, racial, or sexual discrimination, then you've got a good case for wrongful termination. No job termination can be based on factors that are considered legal under criminal or civil law of the United States.