Commentary: Fired workers need first to deal with anger By DAVID SCHEPP
A smart employee will have done his or her own documenting, especially if there's a suspicion the worker has been unfairly blamed for any wrongdoing.
Kay says workers will want to make note of or compile correspondence, whether it's conversations, e-mails or memos.
'Start keeping documentation so that when you do have to defend yourself or you need to go to an attorney you've got your documentation,' Kay says.