My employer fired me for an unfair reason, or for no reason at all. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State.If you are an employer, learn about laws governing the termination of "at will" employment, including discrimination and retaliation. It is illegal to punish, fire, or take any adverse employment action against workers for exercising or trying to exercise their rights. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. If you are fired or laid off, your employer must pay all wages due to you immediately upon termination (California Labor Code Section 201). New York's restaurant labor laws vary based on age, location, and hours worked. Learn how to navigate NYC labor compliance.