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Employee Rights Laws Part 2: Overview of Other Federal “Wrongful Termination” Employment Laws

In most states, including New York and New Jersey, unless you have a written employment contract, are a member of a labor union, or are a civil service employee, you are probably an employee at will. Employment at will is the general principal that your company can fire you for any reason, or even for no reason at all. It also means you can quit your job for any reason.

Fortunately, federal, state, and local laws create many exceptions to employment at will that give employees significant protection from an unfair or arbitrary termination. This, the second part of a four part series, discusses many other important federal wrongful termination” laws. The first part of the series discusses some of the most important federal anti-discrimination laws. Part three addresses some of the most important exceptions to employment at will under New Jersey law. Part four reviews employee rights laws under New York State and New York City law.

Reasons Why it Might Be a Good Idea to Consult with an Experienced Law Attorney

Many people realize they might need an employment law attorney if they have been fired, to find out if they have a “wrongful discharge” case or another legal claim. While that is certainly a good reason to talk to an employment lawyer, there are many other reasons why you might want to speak with an attorney who is experienced at handling employment law matters. Below are examples of some of the things an employment lawyer may be able to help you with before you accept a job offer, during the course your employment, and after you have been fired or laid off:

Why You Might Need An Employment Lawyer Before You Accept a Job Offer