The Second Circuit's Nuanced Approach to Workplace Retaliation Claims: Are Your Rights at Risk?
Over the past six months, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has adopted a more nuanced view of workplace retaliation claims, making it more difficult for employers seeking dismissal of employees' claims. Nevertheless, employers still have the right to take adverse employment actions against employees for legitimate reasons. Employers and employees should be aware of their rights and the legal protections available to them.