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        "text": "While often related, wrongful termination specifically refers to being fired for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, breach of contract, or whistleblowing. Retaliation is a broader concept where an employer takes any adverse action (which could include termination, but also demotion, harassment, etc.) against an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity. Wrongful termination due to reporting illegal activities is a specific type of retaliation. Not all retaliatory actions result in termination.",
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