Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Your severance package probably included a general release. You should show it to an attorney and also discuss why you believe you have a claim against your employer. The attorney can advise you accordingly.

You would only have a case if you were the subject of discrimination (age, sex, religion) or retaliation for filing a legitimate complaint. In New York state, an employer may terminate an employee for any non-discriminatory reason and there is no legal right to severance pay. If you accepted a severance package, you probably forfeited your legal right to sue for any reason other than FLSA violations (overtime/wage violations).

If you believe you were discriminated or retaliated against, you should speak with a severance attorney in your area.

Best of luck!