Almost no one is happy when they lose a job. When you are terminated from a job, even a job you disliked, you likely feel upset and angry. Many times, people do not agree with the reason for their termination. However, as an at-will state, New York employers and...
Wrongful Termination
Legalizing the termination of an employee
New York employers can fire employees at will, meaning they do not really need a valid reason for adverse actions against an employee. However, state and federal laws now protect employees’ rights more than ever. A disgruntled employee can pursue a wrongful...
At-will employment and wrongful termination
In most cases, New York employers have much discretion when it comes to the hiring and firing of employees. That said, the reason an employer chooses to fire an employee may be important. An employer can fire an employee for any legal reason. If the reason is...
Causal connection in employee retaliation claims
Retaliation claims are the most common charge the EEOC receives. Retaliation is, in plain words, to return an injury in kind or get revenge. It is common in companies; for example, when an employee makes a lawful or protected claim against the company or somebody in...
When does a firing constitute wrongful termination?
New York is an at-will employment state, which means your employer does not necessarily need a reason to end your working relationship. If you get fired, however, you may have a case for wrongful termination under certain circumstances. Review the situations...
The different ways of losing your job
There are many different terms that people use to describe job loss. Many of them are slang terms that are more or less interchangeable. However, there is an important difference between a lay-off and a firing. If you are unsure which applies to your situation, you...
Your termination may have been against the law
After a job termination, it is normal to feel angry or to think that it might have been unfair. What do you do if those feelings are correct? Can a job unfairly fire you? The answer, according to FindLaw, is that you can suffer a wrongful termination. Instead of...
Cybersecurity professionals and their whistleblower rights
The workplace is supposed to be an environment where an employee feels comfortable and is treated fairly. Even in an otherwise good work environment, an employee might become uncomfortable when they observe something unlawful occurring at a workplace. And because of...
Ground zero worker claims wrongful termination due to sick leave
Employers in New York and elsewhere have certain expectations of their employees. Additionally, employees have specific expectations regarding their treatment in the workplace. These stem from employee rights and civil laws that protect employees from...
Your rights when you lose or leave a job
No one takes on a new job intending to leave it; however, many individuals in New York and elsewhere start and leave jobs each and every day. While this can happen for amicable reasons, this is unfortunately not always the case. In some situations, an employee...