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What is the Law Regarding Employment in New Rochelle?

Employment law in New Rochelle covers relationships between employer and employees, and independent contractors. Hiring procedures, wage disputes, and termination are some issues that are governed by these laws. Employers and their employees alike should be aware of New Rochelle employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Most forms of work relationships are "at-will", though in some circumstances the employer and employee will have an employment contract for a set period of time. So long as the reasons are not in violation of law, either the employee or the employer may end the position at any time under an "at-will" arrangement. When the parties use an employment contract, the terms of employment will be controlled by their state and federal laws, as applied to people living in New Rochelle.

Anti-Discrimination laws in New Rochelle

The laws applicable for citizens of New Rochelle typically make discrimination illegal at any phase of employment, such as hiring, working environment, and terminations. People who live and work in New Rochelle must follow laws which make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of particular categories. These categories include race, gender, age, national origin, and disability.

A claim regarding discrimination can be heard at an administrative agency like EEOC. Many lawyers specialize in the field of employment discrimination.

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Life in New Rochelle

Named by Money Magazine as one of their Top 100 Best Places to live in the United States, New Rochelle, New York has it all. The city, which is just a half hour train ride from the famous Grand Central Station is a New York gem to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. New Rochelle was first settled in the 1700's and it is a city that prides itself on its ethnic and religious diversity. New Rochelle was also the suburban neighborhood featured in the cult classic, Dick Van Dyke show. With views of the Long Island Sound from parts of the city, New Rochelle is home to just under 80,000 residents. With its close proximity to big city New York, New Rochelle has an abundance of fabulous lawyers to serve their local clients in issues ranging from family law to estate planning. New Rochelle lawyers are some of the best and brightest in their business. In addition to lawyers, New Rochelle also has many other professionals that add to the appeal of the city. On the cultural side, New Rochelle has lots of parks and museums for its residents to enjoy. No wonder New Rochelle is considered one of the best places to raise children. Not surprisingly, New Rochelle also has a nationally recognized public school system. New Rochelle has the nickname, "Home Town" because of the large number of single-family residential developments throughout the picturesque city.

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