Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

You do not say what type of job your husband had. Was he a public employee, covered by civil service? Is he a member of a union? In New York, employment is "at will", which means either the employee or the employer can end the employment relationship at any time, for any or no reason (provided the employer does not terminate the employee in violation of Federal, State, or local civil rights laws). However, a person covered by the civil service system has certain job protections under law, including the right to a hearing prior to termination. Most union contracts also contain protections for members, including the right to a hearing with a union representative present before a member can be terminated.

If he was not either a civil service employee or a union member, there may not be much that can be done. However, if he feels that he was terminated due to his race, religion, age, disability, or some other reason prohibited by law, he should consult an attorney experienced in employment law.