It is not uncommon for employers to fire employees for seemingly minor or insignificant reasons, such as a lack of performance, but even that may not be legal. However, if your termination was because of discrimination or retaliation for exercising your legal rights or reporting illegal workplace practices, that is a case of wrongful termination in violation with federal and New York laws. Usually, this includes back pay for lost wages and benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions, as well as compensation for emotional distress. If you do, they can help you file a claim to recover compensation for the different ways your termination has hurt you.