Employers in Ohio, as most states, are governed by 'employment at will.' This means that unless otherwise stated in an employee's contract, termination may occur at anytime for any reason that is not wrongful. Wrongful termination falls into for main categories. One major concern is discrimination, by means of gender, age, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity. Discrimination on any of those bases may lead to another wrongful termination practice of retaliation. If any employer releases an employee because of participation in examination of discrimination accusations against the company, it is wrongful. Another manner is in a termination because of an employee's refusal to commit an illegal act. The most blatant form of wrongful termination is through breach of contract.