Employer Retaliation Claim Process

Summary

Under New York Labor Law, employers cannot retaliate against employees for making complaints to the Labor Board. If you believe you have been unjustly fired, you may want to consider filing a retaliation claim. In New York, you can file a retaliation claim with the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The DHR handles retaliation claims under Unlawful Discriminatory Practice. For more specific guidance, you can contact them at (888) 392-3644.

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my employer fired me for saying i am going to the labor board for adjusting my timecard * minutes
Hello Erick. It sounds like you're dealing with potential retaliation from your employer. This is a serious issue.
- Under New York Labor Law, employers cannot retaliate against employees for making complaints to the Labor Board.
- If you believe you have been unjustly fired, you may want to consider filing a retaliation claim.
Please remember, this advice is general in nature and specific details of your situation could change the advice given.
where can i file a retaliation claim
In New York, you can file a retaliation claim with the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Both agencies enforce laws prohibiting employer retaliation.
i dont see that under what is covered on the DHR
I understand your concern, Erick. The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) does handle retaliation claims. It might not be explicitly mentioned, but it falls under 'Unlawful Discriminatory Practice'. You can reach out to them for more specific guidance at (*) *-*.