EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Retaliation
The New York City employment lawyers at Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP represent employees that have been discriminated against or “made an example” for simply asserting their rights. It is against the law to fire or discriminate against an employee for filing a complaint or for participating in a legal proceeding for harassment, discrimination or unpaid minimum wage or overtime. If you believe that your employer has retaliated against you for complaining about a violation of your rights, feel free to contact us for a free consultation.
- If you believe you have been discriminated against, sexually harassed or not paid proper wages, you should complain to human resources or management. Complaints should always be in writing, preferably by email.
- Your company cannot retaliate against you in any way for complaining about harassment, discrimination or unpaid wages.
- Retaliation can be termination, reduced working hours, failing to promote, demotion or anything else that negatively impacts your job.
- In certain circumstances, a retaliation case may be stronger than a discrimination or harassment case. As long as you have a good faith belief that your employer is doing something wrong, you are entitled to protection from retaliation.
