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Contact the wrongful termination attorneys at McCallion & Associates for a case review.
Wrongful Termination in New York
Serving Clients Nationwide
McCallion & Associates
24 West 40th Street, 17th Floor
New York City, New York 10018
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A person's skin color, gender, national origin, age and creed are never an acceptable cause for being fired;
if this occurs, it may be deemed wrongful termination. Unfortunately, the line between discrimination and an
employer's right to hire and fire "at will" is very blurry. "At will" essentially guarantees both employer and
employee the right to terminate a contract at any time, with or without reason. Poor employee performance
and personality conflicts are considered valid reasons to terminate an employee's contract, but if these issues
arise based on the employer's dislike of a certain race, gender, or age group, the employee has grounds to file
a wrongful termination suit.
Other Potential Wrongful Termination Scenarios Include:
» An employee acts as "whistleblower" to some form of illegal activity in the company
» An employee seeks workers' compensation
» A labor union contract or specific time contract is in position
» An employee becomes pregnant and seeks maternity leave
Wrongful Termination and Whistleblowers in New York
If an individual or business uses government funds in a fraudulent manner through a contractual agreement,
anyone privy to this fact is obligated to report the crime. Those in such a position are encouraged to
file a qui tam lawsuit on behalf of the government, confronting the perpetrators of such government defrauding.
Anyone filing a qui tam lawsuit is eligible to receive a portion of the funds recovered in the suit.
Unfortunately, businesses are often eager to cover their tracks when exposed, and many employees fear termination
if they choose to expose their employers' uncouth behavior. Luckily, New York and federal laws prohibit the
wrongful termination of whistleblowers. The whistleblower protection clause is an amendment added in 1986 to
the already existing False Claims Act. This clause was created to protect whistleblowers from wrongful termination,
demotion, and harassment, and protects those who testify, initiate or otherwise assist in a qui tam lawsuit. Anyone in New York, or the rest of the United States, can rely on the expertise of the wrongful termination attorneys at McCallion & Associates. Our thorough
knowledge of qui tam and whistleblower legal principles ensure those who have encountered wrongful termination
the compensation they deserve.
Proof of Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination can be extremely difficult to prove, as the employer's motive must be evident to deem the
firing illegal. Particularly savvy corporations in New York City and other parts of the country possess the legal prowess to conceal their true motives and engage in wrongful
termination practices on a regular basis. If you feel you have been unfairly let go from your job, contact
McCallion & Associates' wrongful termination lawyers today.
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The wrongful termination lawyers at McCallion & Associates protect workers from discriminatory and illegal business practices throughout New York and the rest of the United States. Contact our attorneys today for a review of your wrongful termination case.
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