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An unjustified dismissal occurs when your employer terminates a contract unilaterally, violating one of the federal laws that exist in the country. Even if your job is "at will" as most contracts are in the United States, you are protected by anti-discrimination labor law that prevents you from being subject to job termination due to issues such as race, origin, gender, age, among others.
If you have been a victim of unjustified dismissal in New York, you can file a claim for compensation. Follow the following steps to file a legal lawsuit and conclude your case successfully.
Steps to file a claim for unjustified dismissal in New York
- Keep a detailed diary
Although an unjustified dismissal in New York or in any state can occur unilaterally, it is not sudden, so it is very important that you write down in detail the situations that could have led to an unjust dismissal. Make sure to include all possible details such as day, time, place, situation that occurred, and witnesses to it.
- Gather relevant documentation
Once you identify that you will file a legal lawsuit for unjust dismissal in New York, collect all documentation that you consider may be relevant to the case and with which you can prove that the termination of the contract was done improperly. Include emails, proof of payment, contract if one exists, and proof of entry and exit from the entity or compliance with schedules, among others that may be relevant.
Additionally, identify people who may be possible witnesses in your case and gather contact information to be called to court in case the judge or employment dismissal attorneys deem it necessary.
- Seek advice
Contact a labor compensation attorney specializing in unjustified dismissal immediately when the unjust dismissal takes place and tell him your case, and also let him know that you have the documentation described above.
Carrying out this process in a timely manner gives you a greater probability of having a successful case, as it gives labor attorneys the opportunity to maneuver according to the deadlines established in the state's statute of limitations.
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