Unless she is averse to litigating under any circumstances then he should at least talk to an employment law attorney to find out what recourse(s) she may have.
What is the best way to find a “good” lawyer? I know there’s a service that collects ratings:
http://www.martindale.com/Products_and_Services/Peer_Review_Ratings.aspx
Thoughts?
Unless the loss is life changing in an intolerable way, I urge avoiding litigation. Not to say not to contact a lawyer, just be aware the legal process is a wringer. The only people who come out of it "okay" are the lawyers and judges.
My general advice in any adverse situation, and even positive ones, is to have an idea of what you want at the other end. Do you want money? The job back? If money, how much? In other words, think about the remedy. Also, there is no way to "fix" an asshole. If the boss is abusive, he can't be fixed. Same with spouses. Don't make a project out of it.