In NYS shouldn't they at least give you some sort of heads up when firing an employee?

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answer:Morally, of course they should. Legally, absolutely not. NYS is an at-will state. The employer is under no obligation to give you any hours, ever, and can terminate entirely at his or her discretion.

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