I was hired by a company prior to the coronavirus outbreak in NY and was promptly and without warning laid off without even having the opportunity to work a day, however all the legal paperwork had been signed and filed. I was depending on this income and now have nothing.
Unfortunately, unless you have a contract that dictates when and how your employment can end, you are considered an employee-at-will, and can be laid off or terminated in this situation.
I moved this question to Employment & Labor. It depends on the terms of the contract. I suggest you consult with an employment attorney.
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