Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Wrongful Dismissal

After a year of continuous full time employment, I was discharged without any verbal or written warning. Is this legal?


Asked on 11/22/06, 3:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Simon Hogan & Rossi

Re: Wrongful Dismissal

It depends on several factors, such as whether you had a written employment agreement, the reasons for your discharge, etc.

Generally speaking, if you do not have an employment agreement, your employment is "at will", meaning that either you or your employer could terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause.

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Answered on 11/23/06, 11:20 pm
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Wrongful Dismissal

Would need more information for a definitive answer, but in most circumstances it is not necessary to give warnings prior to discharge in order for a firing to be legal.

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Answered on 11/22/06, 10:43 pm


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