Ithaca leaders are debating new “just cause” worker protections that could reshape local hiring and firing rules, according to Tompkins Weekly.
The Common Council is reviewing a proposal to require employers to justify terminations and follow progressive discipline steps. Supporters say it would boost job security, while critics warn it could hurt small businesses, increase legal risks, and discourage new investment.
Officials plan to gather more public input before drafting any law.
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