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...
Wrongful Termination
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...
Breach of an oral contract may be 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 will." If...
Under what grounds can I be legally fired?
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 terminating the...
Know your rights if you lose your job in New York or New Jersey
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...
What is OSHA?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is a government agency designed and created to help employers maintain a safe working environment and to protect workers from workplace injuries. The administration was founded in the 1970's at the...
How do I know if I’ve been wrongfully terminated?
Sometimes the relationship between an employee and an employer can become less than ideal. It is important to understand that as an employee, you are granted certain rights to protect yourself, and your job, in the workplace. There are both state and federal...
Wrongful termination to be fired after being injured at work?
Workplace injuries are, unfortunately, not entirely uncommon. Whether you work on a construction site or in a factory, there are many settings where a workplace injury may occur. Sometimes, on occasion, an employee may be fired following a workplace injury....
How can I tell if I was wrongfully terminated?
Losing a job can be difficult in many ways for a New York resident. You don't get paychecks anymore, you may lose friendships you've established with co-workers, your social status may take a hit and your future becomes shaded under a cloud of uncertainty....
Understanding your rights if you’re terminated from work
Being fired from work can feel like a swift punch in the gut. Not only can your personal ego feel damaged with beliefs that you're inadequate, unwanted or just not good enough for the job, but you must also face the reality with your family and friends. In...