Category Archives: Wrongful Termination
Medical and Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana) Use and Employment in New York
Medical and Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana) Use and Employment in New York – Prohibition, Discrimination, Termination My employer prohibits me from using cannabis, even though I have a prescription. I have legally purchased and used marijuana; it is legal in New York, but my employer now threatens to terminate me. My supervisor told me that… Read More »
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – New Protections for Women Workers in New York City
The US Congress adopted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) on December 27, 2022, and the Act went into force on June 27, 2023. On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final regulation to carry out the law, which goes into effect on June 18, 2024. The law is… Read More »
How To Spot A Wrongful Termination In New York
The average employee in New York is likely aware that they live and work in an “at-will” state, as most U.S. states are. What this means is that at least in theory, they can be fired or leave their job at any time, for any reason. In reality, there are several exceptions to this… Read More »
Was My Termination Wrongful?
In the state of New York, a person may be let go from their job for almost any reason, under the theory of at-will employment. However, there are exceptions to at-will employment, and if you fall under one of those exceptions, you cannot be terminated without appropriate cause. It can be difficult to determine… Read More »
