Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Is it legal for an employer to terminate someone after a physical accident that occurred outside the workplace, even after being supplied doctors notes and information pertaining to the employee's health?


Asked on 8/26/15, 9:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Generally, an employer can discharge an employee in states like NY which are employment at will states for any reason as well as for no reason. However, employees cannot be discharged based on a disability.

What is the nature of your injury?

Did your former employer consider you disabled?

Sincerely,

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Answered on 8/26/15, 9:40 am


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