Restrictions on Firing Employees in New York

New York laws make it unlawful for an employer to interfere with employees' political activities or not allow time off to vote; fire an employee because of service on a jury; fire an employee who is subpoenaed as a witness in a criminal action; fire an employee for reporting violations of the labor law; require an employee to take a psychological stress test or to be fingerprinted; retaliate against an employee for filing workers' compensation claims or wage complaints or for reporting illegal or dangerous activities; fire for union activity; deny equal employment opportunity; violate protections for veterans or reservists; or fire an employee for having wages withheld for child support or other garnishment.