First question... do you live in a State that is considered "at will" regarding employment? If so, then you can be fired for any reason or no reason. If there is a reason that relates to things like race, sexual orientation, etc. for which you think you were fired and that you can prove or make a good case for, then that's a possible path. Otherwise, the termination is legal.
Regarding their accusations... were those made as a preface to the termination? Or after? If before, and if you can prove that they are false, then maybe there's a case. If after, and you can prove that they are false, I would be curious to know if you signed a separation agreement (that usually is in exchange for severance) in which both parties agree to keep their mouths shut about each other, in so many words. If so, you might have a case that they violated that agreement.
I only play a lawyer on TV.
First question... do you live in a State that is considered "at will" regarding employment? If so, then you can be fired for any reason or no reason. If there is a reason that relates to things like race, sexual orientation, etc. for which you think you were fired and that you can prove or make a good case for, then that's a possible path. Otherwise, the termination is legal.
Regarding their accusations... were those made as a preface to the termination? Or after? If before, and if you can prove that they are false, then maybe there's a case. If after, and you can prove that they are false, I would be curious to know if you signed a separation agreement (that usually is in exchange for severance) in which both parties agree to keep their mouths shut about each other, in so many words. If so, you might have a case that they violated that agreement.
Good luck!