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Wrongful Termination Court Without Cause In Bronx
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As an at-will employment state, employers in New York are able to terminate employees at any time, with or without cause and they are not required to provide notice. This can make employee termination seem like a quick process.
If your termination violates state or federal employment laws, it may be deemed wrongful. Common reasons for wrongful termination include discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for an illegal reason. In at-will employment states, like New York, employers cannot fire people for illegal reasons. That includes firing someone as retaliation or discriminatory terminations.
If you find yourself in such a situation, you might wonder if you have legal recourse for the emotional damage you've suffered. In New York, it is possible to sue for emotional distress in the workplace, but understanding how to navigate this legal path is crucial.
While multimillion awards are possible, it is crucial to keep in mind that federal laws limit the amount of punitive and compensatory damages awarded in cases involving wrongful termination. They cannot exceed $50,000 – $300,000, depending on the number of employees working for the employer's business.
New York provides numerous forms on damages for successful employees in wrongful termination cases. Some of the possible monetary damages are lost wages, lost benefits, emotional pain and suffering, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees.
In New York, a private-sector employer is not required to have good cause to discharge an employee. The employer can do so for reasons many people might consider unfair, such as: to replace you with a member of the boss's family. for fighting with a coworker, even if the other worker wasn't fired as well.