It is against the law for an employer to fire or retaliate against an employee for discussing or filing a complaint about a violation of their protected rights. You must prove your termination was illegal.There are strict time limits for filing a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC. In some cases, you only have 180 days to report discrimination to EEOC. Gather information you will need to file your complaint. If you believe you've experienced wrongful termination, consider filing a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). An employee may file a wrongful discharge lawsuit in an appropriate court. The lawsuit must be filed within 3 years of the retaliatory action. If you believe that you have been wrongfully terminated, you may have cause to file a claim. If you believe that you have been wrongfully terminated, you may have cause to file a claim.