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New York City Eliminates At-Will Employment For Most Fast-Food Workers

Posted on January 27, 2021

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law in January two City Council bills prohibiting fast-food employers from terminating workers or reducing their hours below a certain threshold without just cause, except in certain situations. The new law, which goes into effect on July 4, 2021, redefines the employer-employee relationship...

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Can My Employer Terminate Me Based on a False Accusation?

Posted on December 23, 2020

Because New York is an “at-will” employment state, you can be terminated at any time for any reason or no reason at all. But what if your employer terminates you based on a false accusation? 

Whether being terminated based on a false accusation constitutes wrongful termination, or whether a...

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What is the difference between wrongful termination and being fired?

Posted on May 29, 2019
Wrongful termination by itself is not a legal claim. An employer is only breaking the law if they fire you for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons. New York is an at-will employment state that means an employer could fire you for no reason or any...
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Greater Legal Protections Coming for New York City Fast Food Industry Workers

Posted on March 19, 2019
The New York City Council is considering legislation that would extend protections for fast food workers against wrongful termination. Since recognizing fast food workers as a special class in 2016, Council members have been advocating for extending benefits and protections to these employees and reforming workplace practices in the industry. If passed,...
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