The Big Apple is home to people of diverse races, sexual preferences and religious denominations. The incredible varieties of people who reside throughout New York give the state its dynamic characteristics. And, because of this diversity, New York law upholds...
Wrongful Termination
NYC doughnut shop allegedly discriminates against pregnant woman
Under both federal and New York state laws, women are to be afforded the same opportunities in the workforce as men. However, despite the law and efforts of state officials to ensure adequate representation and opportunity, some companies still fail to...
Does NY employment at will make wrongful termination obsolete?
Job security is extremely important for most workers, including those in New York, especially during economic turmoil, such as that seen over the last several years. Unfortunately, New York's employment-at-will laws offer little protection for many workers. What does...
When does a firing become a case of wrongful termination?
In New York's competitive workforce, keeping a job is a necessity. Also, job security, income and benefits are a big help for New Yorkers and their families because the uncertain economy has yet to stabilize. However, if an employee is unexpectedly laid off from work...
Vikings and former kicker settle wrongful termination case
No matter how acrimonious a dispute may be, resolution is always possible. New Yorkers may consider this point in thinking about the recent settlement between the Minnesota Vikings -- the National Football League team -- and their former punter, Chris Kluwe. The...
Upstate fast-food worker gets back wages after unlawful firing
Letting employees go is not as simple as handing them pink slips. Every dismissal must be for a legitimate reason, and the termination should not violate any labor policies. Retaliation is never a valid reason for firing an employee anywhere in the country, including...
New York supermarket employees turn to NLRB after unlawful firing
Nowadays, with an unpredictable economy, losing a job can send a White Plains, New York worker into a financial tailspin. This can be especially troubling for workers who are expected to bring food to the table for their families. However, losing a job unnecessarily...
Woman files discrimination lawsuit against NYC deputy mayor
Most Americans, New Yorkers included, consider the experience of being terminated from a job as one of the worst things that can happen in life, especially when someone has been in the workforce for decades. With the job market tight and competition high, a lost job...
Wrongful termination of employee with HIV leads to payout
Most New Yorkers can imagine that being diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus is sobering and traumatic. Now imagine what workers experience when employers discriminate against them because of their medical condition. Fortunately, employment law offers some...
Did food donation lead to worker’s wrongful termination?
The expression "no good deed goes unpunished" may seem trite to many people, but for one former McDonald's worker in New York State, it best describes her recent situation, which may have been an example of wrongful dismissal. A local McDonald's manager wanted to do...