Katherine Pilgrim

Employment at Will: When Is It Legal To Be Fired In NY?

Katherine Pilgrim | March 9, 2023 | Blog, Employment Law, Wrongful Termination | employment law, legal firing, wrongful termination

There are many situations in which a termination can be unlawful, but the place you should always start is that in New York State, an employee can be fired for any reason or even for no reason. I know, this can seem like a very scary prospect. Keep in mind though, there are exceptions to this "employment at will" rule. So when is it legal to be fired in NY? It is illegal to be fired in NY if: Your termination violates an employment contract: If you are a managerial employee or have specific …

When is Being Fired Illegal? NY Labor Laws

Katherine Pilgrim | April 13, 2018 | Blog, Employment Law, Labor Law, Wrongful Termination | fired, new york labor laws, ny labor laws, wrongful termination

One of the most frequent Labor Law questions that we get is usually phrased like this; 'Have I been wrongfully fired?', or 'If xyz happened, can my employer legally fire me?' Because of this, we are taking the time to lay out a comprehensive guide to NY Labor Laws definitions of when being fired is legal, and when it is illegal in the state of NY. All of the situations that we will reference in this blog will be in the realm of 'Private Sector', or non-government employment. So let's begin with …

New NY Law on Criminal Records

Katherine Pilgrim | March 3, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law | criminal defense, criminal records

New NY State Law Now Allows Criminal Records to Be Sealed What does this mean for a person with a Criminal Record? Well, this means that people who have possibly made a mistake in the past, will still have a possibility of a bright future. As of October 2017, people with old criminal records who can prove themselves reformed, now have a chance at having their cases sealed, under a new New York state law. The statute gives candidates with eligible convictions up to one felony and no more than two …

Can I Sue for Gender Pay Discrimination?

Katherine Pilgrim | January 10, 2018 | Blog, Employment Law, Labor Law | discrimination, employment law, gender pay gap

We've been hearing a lot of talk about Gender Pay Discrimination in the media lately, and the reality of the situation is becoming front page news. You may now be wondering; "can I sue my employer for gender pay discrimination?" The fact of the matter is that in 1963, the Equal Pay Act was instated, and since that point in time it has been illegal to pay someone with the same job title and responsibilities a different wage on the sole basis of their gender. Unfortunately, arriving at the place …

The # MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Assault

Katherine Pilgrim | October 20, 2017 | Blog, Sexual Harassment | assault prevention, metoo, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual harassment in the workplace

On October 5, 2017, The New York Times published an investigative report discussing years of sexual assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. In the past few weeks, social media has provided a thought provoking platform for women to discuss their experiences. Thus, launching the # MeToo Movement. What is the # MeToo Movement? Sexual assault takes place far more often than we would like to think. Through this movement we are starting to see just how many people have been …

Employment at Will: When Is It Legal To Be Fired In NY?

When is Being Fired Illegal? NY Labor Laws

New NY Law on Criminal Records

Can I Sue for Gender Pay Discrimination?

The # MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Assault

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