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My Boss Cut My Hours After I Complained—Is That Retaliation in New York?

My Boss Cut My Hours After I Complained—Is That Retaliation in New York? You complain to your manager or Human Resources about discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, or another workplace problem. Soon afterward, your schedule changes. Maybe you were regularly working 40 hours per week and suddenly receive only 20. Perhaps your best shifts disappear. Or…

Posted By | August 27, 2026 | Employment Discrimination,Wage Theft

Can You Be Fired After Complaining To HR

Can You Be Fired After Complaining to HR? You complained to Human Resources. A few weeks later your hours get cut, you get placed on a performance improvement plan, maybe you even get fired. Is this illegal retaliation? In New York, employers cannot take an adverse employment action against you for engaging in a legally…