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Wrongful Termination
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There is no independent cause of action for “wrongful termination” in New York. The term is more generally used to refer to any termination that violates the law. While the law governing termination of employees is generally favorable to employers, employees may not be terminated:
- in breach of contract;
- because of membership in certain protected classes (e.g., sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status); or
- in retaliation for exercising certain rights or for engaging in protected activity (e.g. complaining of discrimination or harassment, or seeking accommodations or family and medical leave).
Individuals who believe they have been terminated illegally may have claims under various federal, state and local laws limiting reasons for and method of termination.
Other Practice Areas
Employment Discrimination - Sexual Harassment - Retaliation - Severance
Employment Agreements - Non-competition - Wage and Hour
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