Legal Question in Employment Law in New York
being fired without an explanation-is there any recourse?
any legal action to be taken after being dismissed without a reason after years of service as an emplyee for a chain store
Asked on 3/20/09, 9:54 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: being fired without an explanation-is there any recourse?
No, unless you had a contract with your employer, New York is an employment-at-will state which allows your employer to fire you with or without cause and it allows an employee to quit at anytime for any reason.
For more information, check here: http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/faq.shtm#14
Answered on 3/20/09, 1:39 pm