Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in New York

I was an hourly associate at Wal-Mart. I began an affair with my boss, the store manager, last October. I was coerced into allowing myself to be terminated for the sole purpose of protecting his job. He has remained in contact with me since he 'fired' me, and has made several deposits into my bank account. I feel like I've been used and taken advantage of. I really don't know if there's anything I can do, or if I have any legal standing. I just feel that my 'superior' is getting to go on with his life as normal, while my whole day to day has been decimated. It doesn't seem fair. Any advice would be appreciated. My email is [email protected]. Thank you.


Asked on 8/09/09, 9:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Save all of your e-mail and get copies of the checks he gave you. You may have a claim of sexual harassment; however, it is best that you speak with attorneys who can advice you on how to proceed if you do desire to bring a civil suit.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 10:57 am
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

If you were paid hourly, you were an employee terminable at will. However, if the manager of the store gave you favorable treatment for having an affair, and fired you because you no longer wanted to continue it, or because he feared for his position, you have a sexual harassment lawsuit. The deposits sound like payoffs, and will not make you look good in the context of a suit. iF YOU WISH TO DISCUSS THIS, CONTACT ME FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

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Answered on 8/11/09, 9:31 am


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