Employer Retaliation in New York
Rochester Employee Rights Defense Firm
What exactly is employer retaliation and when is it illegal? The award-winning Rochester employment lawyer at The Law Office of Kimberly A. Glennon has helped many clients facing unlawful cases of employer retaliation. State and federal laws prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees who have participated in "protected activity." Protected activities include:
- Pursuing deserved benefits
- Filing a discrimination or harassment claim against the employer
- Filing a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claim against the employer
- "Whistleblowing" or alerting authorities to illegal conduct on the part of the employer
- Forming or joining a labor union or attending union events
- Refusing to join or resigning from a labor union
Prohibited acts of retaliation on the part of the employer can include the following:
- Termination
- Demotion
- Refusal to hire
- Denial of promotion
- Threats
- Unfounded derogative evaluations or references
- Heightened scrutiny
If you are the victim of employer retaliation, it is crucial for you to pursue the legal defense and advocacy that you deserve. You should not be penalized, threatened, or held back because you did the right thing or because of illegal discriminatory on the part of your employer. The seasoned legal professional at The Law Office of Kimberly A. Glennon has helped many clients in situations like yours. Don't hesitate to pursue the strong and informed representation that you need to protect your interests, your future, your finances, your family, and your career.
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Attorney Kimberly Glennon is an award-winning employee rights attorney who has focused her practice entirely on workplace law. She understands the federal and New York state laws that pertain to your situation and she has the skill and legal background to ensure that your side of the story is heard and your interests are promoted. Why hesitate? Call The Law Office of Kimberly A. Glennon today for the tenacious advocacy that you deserve.