To prove discriminatory termination, you need evidence establishing three critical elements: membership in a protected class, disparate treatment compared to similarly-situated employees outside your protected class, and proof that your employer’s stated reason for termination is pretextual – essentially a cover-up for illegal discrimination. This means documenting specific instances of

Severance pay is money or other benefits your employer agrees to provide you should you be released from employment with the company. And while it can help cover living expenses as you search for another job, it also serves as a benefit for your employer. When you sign a severance