Legal Question in Employment Law in New York
can you sue your company and keep working for them eventhough you won the demand?
Asked on 3/02/10, 11:57 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Stern
Law Offices of Jason Stern
There are federal and state laws that prohibit retaliation by employers against employees in the event the employee files a formal or informal complaint alleging a violation of federal or state law.
Employers who retaliate against employees may be subject to punitive damages, which often exceed actual damages.
As a matter of course, employers are less likely to retaliate against employees represented by counsel. If you believe you have been retaliated against or if you would like to file a complaint but fear employer retaliation, I would recommend that you speak with an attorney.
Good luck!
Answered on 3/07/10, 12:39 pm