WRONGFUL-DISCHARGE ACTION

wrongful-discharge action.A lawsuit brought by an ex-employee against the former employer, alleging that the termination of employment violated a contract or was illegal. — Also termed wrongful-termination action. [Cases: Master and Servant  30. C.J.S. Employer–Employee Relationship §§ 35, 38–40, 42–43, 56, 60.]
[Blacks Law 8th]