Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Wrongful termination/forced resignation

Can an employee file charges against an employer for wrongful termination or forced resignation as a result of a hostile work environment that is political in nature and not clearly tied to any of the so-called protected class violations? The legal system appears to have ignored the validity of cases where an employee is subjected to hostility from an employer, which while prejudicial cannot be clearly attributed to the employee's status as defined above.


Asked on 11/27/03, 10:16 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Albert Van-Lare The Law Office of Albert Van-Lare

Re: Wrongful termination/forced resignation

Your question lacks specifics.I will , however, answer it as follows: An employer can fire you for any reason or for no reason including for political or non political reasons.

The only exceptions are if you have a contract,or public employment where statute may protect you, or union protection, or if you are fired for impermissible civil rights violations including hostile work environment arising out of civil rights violations

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Answered on 11/27/03, 8:27 pm
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Wrongful termination/forced resignation

Your question is vague. I would need specific information in order to reply more concretely.

Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can call my office to schedule an appointment for a consultation or in the alternative, I can be reached for on-phone low-cost legal consultation at 1-800-275-5336 x0233699.

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Answered on 12/01/03, 10:05 am


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