Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

A disgruntled employee that was about to be let go for insubordination has now brought a false claim against my job and me, stating I sexually harassed him. What are my options? Can I counter sue for defamation of character? Also the agency has their own lawyer and advised me to get my own.


Asked on 12/20/13, 6:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

What you're experiencing is not uncommon in the workplace. Only on very rare circumstance can you be subject to personal liability under state law as an aider to sexual harassment (e.g. you did something to cause actual harm). Under federal law there is no personal liability for sexual harassment against a fellow employer or supervisor. At this stage, it is is likely that you will not need an attorney, rather, you should consult with an attorney to review all of the alleged facts.

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Answered on 12/21/13, 4:43 am


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