What counts as workplace retaliation in New York? Retaliation is a negative consequence that you face after engaging in a legally protected act. So if something happens at work and you complain about it, such as discrimination or harassment, that is a legally protected act. You're legally protected from complaining. So if you face any consequences after you've made that complaint, that's going to be illegal retaliation in New York and all over the country. If you have an argument with a co-worker and after that the co-worker treats you really poorly, it's likely not going to count as illegal retaliation. In cases of pregnancy or disability discrimination, if you notify the company of your disability or your pregnancy or your need for accommodation, which are all legally protected, and then you start facing some consequence, that also counts as illegal retaliation. We do have a Salary Transparency Act. So if discussing your salary at work triggers a negative consequence, that may also be considered illegal retaliation. It's important to understand all of your rights in the workplace so that when you're engaging in a legally protected act. Any consequence that you face as a result of engaging in that act is going to be illegal retaliation.
