Nassau County Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Fired illegally in Nassau County? Our wrongful termination team at Leeds Brown Law helps six-figure earners protect their reputation, negotiate strong severance, and pursue claims for unlawful firing, retaliation, and discrimination. Speak with a Wrongful Termination Lawyer Nassau County NY today and get clear, practical next steps.
Do I Have a Wrongful Termination Case?
New York is an “at-will” state, but employers cannot fire you for illegal reasons. If your termination was tied to a protected characteristic, a protected activity, or violated a contract or public policy, you may have a case.
Common Illegal Firing Scenarios
- Discrimination: race, sex, pregnancy, age (40+), disability, religion, national origin.
- Retaliation: you reported harassment, discrimination, wage theft, or unsafe practices.
- Whistleblower: you disclosed fraud or legal violations (e.g., health care, finance).
- Leave rights violations: FMLA, reasonable accommodations, or paid sick leave.
- Contract breaches: terminations violating an employment contract or policy.
Quick test: If the timing of your firing followed a complaint, medical leave, request for accommodation, or refusal to break the law, talk to us.
What Counts as Wrongful Termination in Nassau County?
Wrongful termination is any firing that violates federal, state, or local law—or breaks an employment agreement. In Nassau County, that often means a termination tied to discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, or the misuse of at-will employment to punish protected activity.
Key Laws That May Protect You
- Title VII: protects against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
- ADA/ADAAA and NY Human Rights Law: disability and accommodation protections.
- ADEA: age discrimination (40+).
- FMLA: job-protected leave for eligible employees.
- New York State & Nassau County laws: broader protections including sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Whistleblower laws: state and federal statutes safeguarding reports of fraud or safety violations.
Severance Negotiation for High Earners
Even when litigation isn’t your first choice, a targeted severance negotiation can recover significant value and reduce risk. Our Wrongful Termination Lawyer Nassau County NY team evaluates leverage points and crafts a plan to secure the best package possible.
| Priority | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Cash compensation & bonus | Bridges income gap and recognizes earned incentive pay. |
| Equity & options | Preserve value via accelerated vesting or extended exercise windows. |
| Benefits & COBRA | Ensure health coverage continuity and possible employer contributions. |
| Non-compete & non-solicit | Reduce restrictions to protect future career mobility. |
| Reference & non-disparagement | Safeguard professional reputation. |
| Mutual releases & confidentiality | Limit risk and close matters cleanly. |
How Our Nassau County Team Builds Your Case
- Intake & Timeline — We map critical dates (complaints, leaves, reviews, policy changes).
- Evidence Capture — Collect emails, chats, performance records, and policies.
- Comparators — Identify peers treated more favorably.
- Legal Theories — Discrimination, retaliation, contracts, whistleblower, public policy.
- Resolution Strategy — Demand letter, agency filing, mediation, or litigation.
Fired After Reporting Misconduct or Taking Leave?
If you reported harassment, wage violations, safety issues, or fraud—and were fired soon after—that timing matters. Similarly, terminations following FMLA leave or accommodation requests can be unlawful. Preserve documents and contact counsel quickly.
What to Do in the First 48 Hours
- Write a timeline of events while fresh.
- Save emails, reviews, policies, and messages (only through lawful means).
- Do not sign agreements without legal review (severance, releases, non-competes).
- Document economic harm (lost wages, bonus, equity).
- Call us before communicating with HR about “cause.”
Why Choose Leeds Brown Law
- Employee-side focus in discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, and retaliation matters.
- Local insight into Nassau County employers, industries, and courts.
- Negotiation-first, litigation-ready — protecting income, equity, and reputation.
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Nassau County Wrongful Termination — FAQs
- Is New York an at-will state?
- Yes, but employers cannot fire you for illegal reasons such as discrimination or retaliation.
- What is my case worth?
- It depends on lost wages, emotional distress, and possible punitive damages. Executives may also recover bonuses or equity.
- Should I sign a severance agreement?
- Not before legal review. Agreements can affect non-competes, confidentiality, and references.
- How long do I have to act?
- Deadlines vary by law and can be short. Contact us quickly to protect your rights.
- Do you handle confidential settlements?
- Yes. Many high-income clients prefer private, reputation-focused resolutions.
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