An employer protection lawyer is a licensed attorney who specializes in defending and protecting the rights of employees. These types of attorneys regularly deal with cases involving wrongful termination, in which an employee is fired for unlawful or discriminatory reasons. Various state, federal, and local laws exist which protect workers from wrongful termination, barring employers from terminating employees for a number of reasons, including termination based on a person's disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Employer protection lawyers also deal with legal issues regarding retaliatory actions by employers and harassment or other forms of discrimination. Anyone who feels that their rights have been violated in the workplace should contact a qualified employer protection lawyer in order to better understand the legal options available to them.