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Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me For Filing?

Monday, April 18, 2011 by Derek T. Smith

You are protected from retaliation by an employer

Employees often keep quiet when they are being harassed for fear of losing their jobs. But harassment law in New York City put protections in place that allow employees to shed light on illegal harassment practices in New York. In the event an employee is fired after filing a harassment charge, there are options available that a New York City harassment lawyer skilled with New York harassment laws can explain to you.

Some laws that protect workers

Federal laws that protect you from retaliation by your employer include the following:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Equal Pay Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act

Both current and former employees are protected from employer revenge.

Types of protected activities

You are protected from retaliatory firing or actions in the following situations:

When you disagree with the actions of your employer and you believe they are unlawful under a federal law. Your belief must be in good faith to be reasonable
When you participate in an investigation, hearing, or lawsuit about possible illegal practices by your employer. Your participation is protected no matter if the underlying claim of discrimination or illegal conduct is valid.

If you have questions about retaliation or harassment law in New York, contact a skilled New York City harassment law firm

Do you have questions about New York City harassment laws? If you feel you have been the victim of harassment and your employer has not been responsive at addressing the behavior, or if you have suffered a retaliatory discharge or other punitive actions, contact Akin & Smith, LLC at their New York City law offices. Our attorneys have years of experience with harassment law in NYC and can advise you about your options. Examining federal, state and NYC harassment laws, we can evaluate your case regarding the possibility of filing a sexual harassment lawsuit for damages and advise accordingly.

Derek T. Smith Law Group, LLC
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New York, NY 10004
(212) 587-0760

Posted at 06:20 AM

Topic: Labor and Employment