New York Wrongful Termination Attorneys
Long Island Retaliatory Discharge Lawyers
In New York, it is a violation to terminate an employee for discriminatory reasons or because that employee exercised his or her rights, including filing for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits or workers’ compensation, reporting an illegal activity, or bringing a qui tam action.
If you have been wrongfully terminated, you may be entitled to compensation. An experienced employment law attorney can analyze your situation and explain your options to you, as well as guide you through the legal process and protect your rights and legal interests.
Leeds, Morelli & Brown, PC, has extensive experience with wrongful termination issues and retaliatory discharge claims. Such disputes consist of employment claims involving wrongful termination, including being terminated in retaliation for exercising a right, such as filing for FMLA benefits or workers’ compensation. Our efforts have resulted in millions of dollars in monetary and nonmonetary compensation for employees throughout Long Island and New York.
Some Common Examples of New York Wrongful Termination or Retaliatory Discharge Claims
- Discharging an employee for reporting sexual harassment
- Firing an employee for reporting any type of discrimination, including age discrimination, race discrimination, sex discrimination, disability or handicap discrimination, and other discriminations against protected classes
- Terminating an employee for exercising their rights under FMLA, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, wage and hour laws, or other rights, including bringing a claim for the company’s failure to provide the benefits an employee is entitled to under New York or federal law
- Terminating an employee for filing a whistleblower or qui tam action for fraud, safety violations or illegal activity
At Leeds, Morelli & Brown, PC, our lawyers have extensive experience in handling employment-related disputes, including wrongful termination or retaliatory discharge claims. Our wrongful termination and retaliatory discharge representation extends to clients throughout Long Island and elsewhere in the New York City metropolitan area, as well as across the country.
We would be happy to discuss your wrongful termination or retaliatory discharge matter in confidence, and provide free consultations to answer your questions and evaluate your claim. Contact one of our experienced wrongful termination or retaliatory discharge attorneys today to discover how we can help you.
Leeds, Morelli & Brown, PC is a New York City area litigation firm committed to integrity, professionalism, vigorous advocacy and getting results in a variety of legal practice areas, particularly in the areas of civil rights and employment discrimination.
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