When a displaced employee believes he has been fired without just cause, he may file a wrongful termination lawsuit. An attorney specializing in labor and work-related issues can help him to make his case in a court of law, or to negotiate a generous severance package with the former employer. To avoid a lawsuit, employers are advised to keep well-documented records of their employees' conduct. For instance, most companies require employees to sign and date a paper if they are being given disciplinary measures that one possible outcome is loss of employment. Legal experts likewise advise employers have a witness on hand and to remain calm and objective when notifying an employee that his job has been terminated. If these practices are not carried out, a former employee may have grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit.