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Wrongful Termination Court Without Cause In New York
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New York is an at-will employment state and does not, generally, recognize a legal cause of action for “wrongful termination.” In order to succeed on such a claim under New York State or applicable Federal law, the employee must be able to link that termination to their status as a member of a protected class, and that ...
In today's uncertain economy, most New York workers are aware that New York is an “at will” state, meaning that any employee can be fired without cause at any time.
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.
You can sue an employer for firing you under false accusations if the termination violates your employment contract, discriminates against protected classes, or is considered retaliatory under labor laws.
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.
Key Elements of Wrongful Discharge: Employment Relationship: - The individual must have been an employee, not an independent contractor. Termination: - The employer must have ended the employment relationship. Unlawful Reason: - The termination must violate a specific law, contract term, or public policy. Damages:
Common Grounds for Wrongful Termination Claims Breach of employment contract or company policy. Taking legally protected time off. Refusal to perform illegal acts. Violations of public policy.