Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

I thought that I saw another employee stealing. The same employee also spent over a hour badmouthing our immediate supervisor. We were very busy at work so I tried text messaging my immediate supervisor about what had happened. Unfortunately I actually sent the text to the employee that I was accusing of stealing and badmouthing. He called the business owner who screamed at me for ten minutes and then sent me home early. Scared that I may be fired over this or have my schedule shifted around until I quit. Do I have any legal rights if I am terminated or if they start to drastically cut my hours and schedule me for shifts I am not able to work?


Asked on 3/25/12, 12:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia Pastor Law Office of Patricia M. Pastor, PLLC

If you are subjected to an adverse employment action, such as reduced hours or termination based solely on your complaint to management regarding theft by a co-worker, you may have a claim for retaliation under the "Whistleblower" Act. In the event any action is taken against you, you might want to consider hiring an employment attorney.

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Answered on 3/25/12, 5:47 pm


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