[cortesoft]

Well, they would have to convince a jury that they were actually fired for one of the protected reasons. Often times lawyers will want you to document the reasons you are firing someone so that you can use them as a defense against a lawsuit claiming you fired them for a protected reason.

[sverige]

Right, but that process gives the lie to "at will" employment.

[phamilton]

"I've never seen a trial I couldn't lose" - An attorney friend of mine.