Righting Wrongful Discharge: A Recommendation for the New York Judiciary to Adopt a Public Policy Exception to the Employment-at-Will Doctrine

Authors

Nadjia Limani, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine, emphasizing its critical role in addressing unjust terminations while balancing employer discretion. It highlights the variability in how states define and apply this exception, with a particular focus on New York's refusal to recognize the exception despite its recognition in most other jurisdictions. The analysis advocates for a structured, four-element test to resolve wrongful discharge claims, ensuring clarity and fairness for all parties involved.

Disciplines

Labor and Employment Law | Law | Psychiatry and Psychology

Recommended Citation

Nadjia Limani, Righting Wrongful Discharge: A Recommendation for the New York Judiciary to Adopt a Public Policy Exception to the Employment-at-Will Doctrine, 5 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 309 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol5/iss1/17