How to Challenge a Wrongful Termination in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide
Losing a job can be stressful, but you may have legal options if you believe your termination was unlawful. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee in violation of federal, state, or local laws. While New York is an at-will employment state—employers can terminate workers for almost any reason—there are...
What Happens if My Employer Fired Me for Reporting Sexual Harassment?
Reporting sexual harassment is a courageous step, but it can come with concerns about retaliation, including the fear of being fired. Retaliating against an employee for reporting harassment is unfair and illegal under federal and state laws. This blog will walk you through what happens if you face termination after reporting...
Signs You Are About to Be Fired
No one likes to feel uncertain about their job security, but there are often signs that can indicate when your employer is preparing to fire you. If you’re picking up on any of these red flags, it’s essential to understand what they might mean and how to protect yourself. This blog discusses...
Fighting Wrongful Termination: Strategies for NYC Employees
Being fired from your job can be devastating, but when your termination is unjust or illegal, it’s even more frustrating. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for unlawful reasons, such as discrimination based on race, gender, or age, retaliation for reporting misconduct, or breach of contract.
Terminations, Layoffs, and Suspensions Explained
Losing a job or being put on hold can be a stressful experience, but understanding the differences between termination, layoffs, and suspensions can help you better navigate the situation. Each term reflects a distinct employment status, with varying implications for your rights and future opportunities.
While termination often indicates...
Can I Be Fired for Something That Happened Outside of Work?
In the digital age, where personal and professional lives often intertwine, many employees worry about the repercussions of their off-duty behavior. With social media providing a public platform for private lives, the question arises: can you be fired for something that happened outside of work?
While off-duty conduct typically...
Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts: Legal Implications
Termination clauses in employment contracts hold significant implications for employees, dictating the conditions under which a contract can be legally ended. Misinterpreting or ignoring these clauses can lead to unexpected job loss or unfair dismissal, impacting an employee's career and financial stability. In this blog, we delve into termination clauses and
Wrongful Termination Damages: Calculating Compensation and Legal Factors
Wrongful termination is a serious issue that can have profound financial and emotional consequences for employees. Understanding how damages are calculated and the legal factors that come into play is essential when navigating a wrongful termination case. In this blog, we'll break down the process of calculating compensation and discuss key...
Milana Dostanitch FEATURED in: Company Fires A Good Employee For ‘Misconduct,’ The Tables Turn When The Court Votes In Their Favor
Striving to be a good employee is always good. It satisfies both the company the person is working for and themselves because they can feel good about their accomplishments. However, it isn’t so good when it is the only thing a person’s self-esteem is built on.
Just like today’s...
Wrongful Termination During A Recession
The tech sector recently saw large-scale layoffs and other industries are sure to follow, as a recession may be looming. While layoffs are often deemed to be reductions in force, wrongful termination may be the real situation. Let’s look at wrongful termination during a recession and what an experienced employment lawyer...