The MDHR Civil Rights Investigation Process requires that you file a wrongful termination discrimination report within one year of the incident. If you believe you've been unlawfully dismissed, consult a lawyer immediately to assess the potential for a wrongful termination lawsuit.If you are an employee in Minnesota who has been wrongfully terminated, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. There are essential steps in proving wrongful termination. Although you can be fired for no reason, your employment cannot be terminated unlawfully. Minnesota is an "at-will" employment state. • Wrongful discharge. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for illegal reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or violating an employment contract. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a federal law that provides unpaid leave for workers for medical and family reasons. Discrimination-based wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee due to their membership in a protected category under the law.