Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in New York

New York City-What legal recourse do I have for being terminated after being accused of creating a "hostile work environment" based upon statements made about me by 2 or 3 in the office. I was not accused of asking them out on a date, asking for sexual favors or inappropriate touching. I was never told by any of the women I said anything they found offensive. I was called into a meeting by the Executive Director asked a series of questions based upon their comments, provided direct answers, then 2 days later I was forced to sign a Memo with the implication I would be terminated immediately if I didn't, suspended for 1 week without pay and then terminated over the phone the day before I was to return to work. I was given no verbal warning or written warning before this meeting. I did not even know this was to be the topic of our conversation. Since then he has decided to contest my unemployment and has refused to allow me to retrieve my personal belongings left in the office


Asked on 11/26/09, 2:00 am

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

It is possible for you to have a reverse discrimination claim against your former employer depending on the facts in support of your claim that you did not engage in activities that may be objectively viewed as sexual harassment. As to the individual accusers, there is the possibility that you may have a claim against them for defamation. However, as with all of your possible claims, it all depends on the facts and the proof in support of your claim.

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Answered on 12/01/09, 7:37 am


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