If you are an employee in the State of New York, you may wonder if your employer can fire you for any reason. The short answer is, yes. New York State is an “employment-at-will,” state. This means that as long as there is no contract to restrict firing (like a
If your employment has been unlawfully terminated, you may be entitled to recover damages in a variety of forms, including front pay. Front pay is pay to a former employee for monies that he/she would have earned, but for the unlawful termination of employment. However, an employee who was unlawfully
What should I do if I get fired in cities like Cleveland or New York City? Here some things to think about if your employment is terminated: If you are in doubt about your rights or any potential claims you may have, contact an attorney at our firm to discuss
We get this question frequently. Fortunately, there is a simple answer: there is no such thing as wrongful termination. However, under some circumstances, the decision to terminate an employee may be unlawful. Below are the two most common examples of what most people refer to as “Wrongful Termination” It’s never easy
We get this one a lot – “is it illegal to fire me?” Short answer: probably not. Unless you have an employment contract, you are an employee at will. This means that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason. It is perfectly legal for your employer
It happens from time to time: an employer offers an employee an opportunity to resign instead of being laid off. Seems like the employer is doing a nice thing – allowing the employee to “save face” by resigning rather than going through the indignity of being let go. But appearances
