Most New York jobs are "at will," but no employer may fire you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation, or whistleblowing.
Severance agreement review
If your employer hands you a separation agreement, you are usually giving up legal claims in exchange for the payment. Before you sign, have a lawyer check:
Whether the amount reflects what your claims are worth.
What you are releasing, and whether it includes claims you didn't know you had.
Whether the confidentiality and non-disparagement terms comply with New York law.
Don't sign before you get advice. Many agreements give you time to review.
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