Az - Fired Suddenly With No Reason Given, Offered Severance. Do I Have Any Legal Recourse?

Hi everyone,

Location: Arizona, USA

I’m looking for some guidance on whether I may have any legal options after being unexpectedly terminated.

I live in Arizona (right-to-work state), and I understand that employment can be at-will. However, this situation feels off to me.

Here are the relevant facts:

I was told multiple times by my reporting manager that I was doing amazing teamwork.

My manager said that employees who behave like me in a startup and at a company like theirs have bright futures.

I never received any warnings (formal or informal) or negative performance feedback.

I was providing feedback as requested on areas the company could improve.

I also shared observations and feedback I had seen and heard directly from clients.

The company is a new startup and does not have HR handling employment matters.

I was terminated by a compliance agent and my manager’s manager — not my direct reporting manager.

I was given no reason for the termination.

I worked there for 3 months.

They are offering me 1 month of severance.

The severance offer makes me question whether they believe they did something wrong.

I live in Arizona, which I understand is an at-will (and right-to-work) state.

This termination was sudden and without explanation. Given that I was actively providing feedback (that they had requested), I can’t help but wonder if this could be considered retaliation.

Do I potentially have grounds for wrongful termination or retaliation? Or is this likely just at-will employment, even if it feels unfair?

Would it be worth consulting an employment attorney before signing anything related to severance?

I appreciate any insight.