Can a probationary appointee be terminated without a hearing?

Although the employment of a probationary appointee may be terminated without a hearing and without stated reasons, the employer may not terminate the employment for reasons prohibited by law (Matter of Talamo v. Murphy, 38 N.Y.2d 637, 639, 382 N.Y.S.2d 3, 345 N.E.2d 546). In this State the Human Rights Law prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee or job applicant because of a disability (Executive Law, 296).