How do I prove wrongful termination?

Show the timing and the real reason — a dated record of any protected action you took, the lead-up, the reasons you were given, and how they changed.

What counts as wrongful termination?

Being fired for an illegal reason — retaliation for a complaint, discrimination, taking protected leave, or breach of contract — rather than legitimate cause.

What should I document if I think I'll be fired?

Any complaint or protected action with dates, all performance feedback and write-ups, what you’re told and by whom, and the termination notice itself.

When should I start documenting?

As early as possible — ideally before the firing. A record built as events happen is far stronger than one reconstructed after.

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What led up to it, what you were told, and everything after — captured, dated, and kept in one place. The record that shows the real reason you were fired.

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Case TimelineWrongful Termination20 ENTRIES · TIMESTAMPED

Protected complaint madeMar 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM · the protected action

Sudden write-up loggedMar 18, 2026 · 2:30 PM · first ever

Termination notice savedApr 2, 2026 · 4:15 PM · “performance”

Reason documentedApr 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM · reason kept changing

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Is this you?

Is this happening to you?

You were fired, and the reason they gave doesn't hold up. If this is you:

Let go soon after a complaint, leave, or protected action
A “performance” reason that came out of nowhere
Reasons that changed between what you were told and what’s on paper
Others doing the same thing kept their jobs
A termination that feels like punishment, not policy

Wrongful termination comes down to timing and the real reason — dated, documented, in order. That's what this app helps you build.

How it works

Three simple steps.

Capture — Add the complaint, write-ups, the termination notice, and what you were told. Timestamped instantly.
Build — Everything lands on one clear, dated timeline.
Export — One tap turns it into a complete record for your lawyer.

The demo

See the whole app for yourself.

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For employment lawyers & advocates

A wrongful termination case turns on what came before it.

Most people arrive with “they fired me for no reason” and a fading timeline. The ones who win show up with the protected action, the dated lead-up, and the shifting reasons in order. You weren't in the room. But you can point them somewhere that captures it.

What usually walks in

“They fired me out of nowhere”
Reasons half-remembered
Write-ups with no dates
Nothing kept from before

What buildmyevidence brings

The protected action, dated
Every write-up and notice, in order
Shifting reasons documented
Exported as a clean record

They arrive ready

The real reason, dated. Stronger from day one.

Evidence isn’t lost

Recommend it before the firing, not after.

Costs you nothing

No admin. Just point them to it.

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Questions

Documenting wrongful termination

How do I prove wrongful termination?: Show the timing and the real reason — a dated record of any protected action you took, the lead-up, the reasons you were given, and how they changed.
What counts as wrongful termination?: Being fired for an illegal reason — retaliation for a complaint, discrimination, taking protected leave, or breach of contract — rather than legitimate cause.
What should I document if I think I'll be fired?: Any complaint or protected action with dates, all performance feedback and write-ups, what you’re told and by whom, and the termination notice itself.
When should I start documenting?: As early as possible — ideally before the firing. A record built as events happen is far stronger than one reconstructed after.

Other situations

Dealing with more than one thing?

buildmyevidence works for any situation you need to prove. A few others:

Workplace retaliation /workplace-retaliation Workplace discrimination /workplace-discrimination Wage theft /wage-theft Government agency dispute /government-agency-dispute

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