On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Aug 3, 2020 | Wrongful Termination
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...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | May 13, 2020 | Wrongful Termination
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...
| Jun 15, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
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...
| Jun 8, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
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...
| Apr 14, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
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...
| Mar 16, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
The employer-employee relationship can sometimes be strained by events occurring in the workplace. While employees in New York understand that employment at-will can be terminated at any time for any reasons, there is also the understanding that an employee cannot be...
| Mar 10, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
Obtaining and maintaining a job is important for New York residents. It is not only a source of income, but for many people a job is an achievement and a purpose in life. To be fired or let go from a job can be a life-altering and devastating event. But, what if an...
| Feb 16, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
It is sometimes the case that after many years of hard work and dedication, an employee in New York can find themselves fired for reasons that are not their fault. If an employee does not have an employment contract, they are considered to be employed “at...
| Nov 11, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
Many relationships between an employee and employer are considered “at-will”, meaning that an employer may let go or fire an employee or an employee may quit at any time. Although an employer in such instances does not need to provide a reason for...
| May 31, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
In New York or New Jersey, unless you have an employment contract, you are likely working “at will” for your employer. This means that they may fire you or let you go without a valid reason. However, there are both local and federal laws which protect employees from...
