My employer fired me for an unfair reason, or for no reason at all. Wrongful termination means firing someone for an illegal reason.Even in at-will employment states, employers cannot fire employees for illegal reasons. Employers cannot terminate employees in retaliation for exercising their legal rights. New York courts recognize an exception to atwill employment with wrongful termination cases involving clear violations of public policy. New York is an at-will employment state. The employer and employee can terminate the employment relationship with or without cause and at any time. Wrongfully terminated? If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated because of discrimination or retaliation, you can file a claim. New York observes "atwill" employment laws, meaning an employer can terminate a worker at any time for any reason or without reason.