Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Can you be terminated from a company for turning down a promotion?


Asked on 11/18/09, 1:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

John W. DeHaan DeHaanBusse LLP

Generally, New York is an "at will" state. So, your employer can terminate you for any reason except an illegal reason (i.e., you cannot be fired because you are black, a woman, etc.). Also, if you have a written employment contract or are part of a union with a collective bargaining agreement, there may be restrictions on termination.

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Answered on 11/23/09, 10:58 am


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