An unemployment lawyer is a qualified attorney with specific legal experience in matters related to unemployment and wrongful termination. Workers who find themselves suddenly without a job may benefit from the advice and assistance of an unemployment lawyer, who can provide much needed help during uncertain times. An unemployment lawyer may be hired to help a person through the process of applying for unemployment benefits, and can also review the specifics of a person's termination and advise them on other legal options that may be available. With the help of an unemployment lawyer, a worker may be able to successfully file a lawsuit against their employer for wrongful termination, if it is found that the termination was based on discriminatory or retaliatory reasons, or if the termination breached an explicit or implied contract.