Separation Agreement Expiration Details

Summary

Separation agreements in New York State typically dont expire unless specified in the agreement. They can only be modified or terminated by a court order. Retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint is illegal under federal and state laws. Contact the New York State Bar Association for legal assistance. Employers may avoid responsibility for various reasons, including fear of reputational harm and lack of proper procedures.

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I filed a sexual harassment complaint last year and was retaliated against and got a separation agreement just to get my PTO I earned it I'm wondering if the contract can expire
Hello, ****. The expiration of a separation agreement depends on the terms stated in the agreement itself. Can you tell me which state you're in, as laws vary by location?
New York State
Hello ****, in New York State:
- Separation agreements typically don't expire unless specified.
- They can be modified or terminated only by a court order.
- Retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint is illegal under federal and state laws.
I signed it because I needed the money I'm suffering from the effects of the sexual harassment but no attorney will help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In New York, you can contact the New York State Bar Association for a referral to a lawyer who may be able to assist you. They have a Lawyer Referral Service available.
Contact information please and thank you

New York State Bar Association


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: One Elk Street, Albany, NY *
Website: www.nysba.org
Is there a reason why employers don't take responsibility for sexual harassment complaints
There could be several reasons, including:
- Fear of harm to the company's reputation
- Lack of proper procedures to handle such complaints
- Ignorance or disregard for the law
- Bias towards the accused
However, it's important to note that such behavior is not legally justified.