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...
Wrongful Termination
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...
ESPN tennis announcer files wrongful termination action
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...
Understanding if you have a wrongful termination action
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...
