In New York, employees can quit their job for any (or no) reason and an employer
can fire a worker for any (or no) reason. Legally, the employer-employee relationship
can be ended with no cause.
Exceptions to “Employee at Will”
As with any rule, there are exceptions. Even though you may be an employee
at will, you cannot be fired for an unjust reason. If you were fired because
of discrimination (due to race, age, religion, gender, disability, pregnancy,
national origin, sexual orientation, hostile work environment), sexual harassment
or retaliation, you may have a case for wrongful termination.
Therefore, it is critical that each individual case be evaluated by wrongful
termination (employment) lawyers. In New York, the employment lawyers of Fitapelli
& Schaffer, LLP have experience with the specific laws of New York and
can assist you in determining if you have been unlawfully terminated. We offer
a free initial consultation and case evaluation.
Have you been unfairly fired and want to determine if you have a claim? Employer-employee
rights may have been violated in your case, so you may have the ability to
file a claim against your former employer. Especially in the cases of retaliatory
firings, it is advisable to seek out wrongful termination (employment) lawyers.
In New York, the lawyers of Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP have experience
with many types of unlawful termination and can help you determine your rights.
Our New York City employment lawyers focus exclusively on the representation
of employees. We have successfully litigated numerous wrongful termination
cases on behalf of many employees who work or have worked in New York City
or New York State against some of the biggest New York employers, resulting
in multi-million dollar settlements. The New York City employment lawyers
at Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP work tirelessly to advocate for the rights
of hard working employees who have been subjected to wrongful termination
and other violations of New York and federal employment laws.
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The New York City employment lawyers at Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP do
not charge or collect any fees directly from clients or prospective clients.
Our employment lawyers instead work on a contingency fee basis, meaning
we only collect a percentage of the monetary award that you receive. Our
employment lawyers also provide free consultations to help you individually
address your employment situation and determine whether you may have a wrongful
termination claim, or any other employment related claim.
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The New York City employment lawyers at Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP are easily
accessible in the heart of the financial district in New York City at 28
Liberty Street, between William and Nassau Street. For the convenience of
our clients, we are located within walking distance of the 2, 3, 4, 5, A,
C, J, and Z trains. Our employment lawyers provide experienced employment
law services for employees in New York City, New York State and nationwide.
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