Upstate New York Retaliatory Discharge Lawyers
Everyone is better off when employees feel empowered to assert their legal rights in the workplace and report illegal conduct to the authorities. That is why federal and New York state laws offer employees who choose to take these steps specific protections from retaliation.
At the law firm of Donohue, Sabo, Varley & Huttner, our Albany workplace retaliation lawyers represent clients throughout Upstate New York who have been fired, denied promotions, denied raises and otherwise mistreated in retaliation for exercising their legal rights.
Protecting Employees From Unjust Punishment at Work
Many people mistakenly believe that, because New York is an at-will employment state, employers are allowed to fire employees for asserting their rights. In fact, your employer is forbidden from firing you or otherwise punishing you for taking any of the following steps:
- Pursuing an employment discrimination or sexual harassment claim
- Blowing the whistle on tax evasion, Medicaid fraud or other illegal conduct
- Taking action to get the wages you are legally entitled to be paid
- Filing for workers' compensation or family and medical leave
In order for a retaliation claim to be successful, you have to show that you acted in good faith. But even if you cannot prove the underlying claim — for instance, that you were discriminated against or that your employer was evading taxes — you may still have a claim for retaliation.
Our attorneys are familiar with the standards for retaliation under state and federal law, and we can help you understand and pursue your legal options. Because we represent both employees and employers, we have an in-depth understanding of the law in this area.
Call Us Toll Free at 888-698-7967 to Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
If you believe you have been retaliated against for asserting your rights at work, don't hesitate to contact us at 888-698-7967 or by e-mail to schedule a free consultation. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, so you will pay no fees unless we help you win your claim.
