New York Wrongful Termination Lawyers

The term wrongful termination refers to the dismissal of an employee for reasons prohibited by law including discrimination. It can also be based on breach of an employment contract and constructive discharge, as well as the protections given to  employees who reports wrongdoing by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and other local and state laws.

A New York wrongful termination lawyer can explain your legal rights

According to the New York wrongful termination attorneys at The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C., in an at-will employment environment, employers are permitted to fire employees for almost any reason or for no reason at all, as long as the firing does not violate the law or public policy.

At the same time, however, businesses are subject to federal, state and New York City anti-discrimination laws prohibiting the firing of employees on the basis of race or color, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or some other protected category.

In addition, federal and state whistleblower laws protect employees from retaliatory firing if they report allegedly illegal activities to the appropriate state or federal agency. Also, employers are not permitted to fire employees who complained to the appropriate regulatory agencies about wage or working condition issues. And employers are prohibited from firing employees because they filed workers compensation claims.

Thus, even if you live in an at-will state, you may have a strong wrongful termination suit if you can show that your firing violated anti-discrimination laws or if the firing was in retaliation for reporting your employer to state or federal officials in certain protected circumstances. Employees who can prove wrongful or retaliatory termination may be entitled to back wages and/or punitive damages.

If you believe that you were wrongly discharged, consult with a New York wrongful termination attorney to evaluate your rights given the circumstances of your case.

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If you feel you are the victim of improper or illegal termination, contact the New York City attorneys at The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C. to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your wrongful termination claim. Our experienced wrongful termination attorneys in New York are ready to fight for and protect your rights.

Our goal is to get the best possible results for you. If you have questions about wrongful termination or would like to speak with us regarding your case, please feel free to contact NYC discrimination lawyer Mr. Derek T. Smith, Esq. personally at the law firm of The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C. by calling our toll-free number 1-877-4NYLAWS today.