An unlawful termination lawyer is a qualified attorney who specializes in legal issues regarding employee rights and unlawful termination. Also commonly referred to as a wrongful termination lawyer, an unlawful termination lawyer helps those employees who have been fired from their job due to discriminatory or retaliatory reasons, or whose termination resulted in a breach of contract. There are many different local, state, and federal laws which prohibit employers from firing employees based on a number of reasons, such as discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, and disability. In addition, employers may not fire an employee as retaliation for actions such as reporting a violation or complaining about workplace safety. Those who have been unlawfully terminated are protected under the law and have many legal options available to them, and should consult an unlawful termination lawyer in order to fight for their legal rights.