Can/Should I sue my former manager?
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Can/Should I sue my former manager?
My former property management manager recently shared with a supervisor in another sector that I left on bad terms with the company so therefore I cannot attend a community event I was invited to on the property. This information was then given to an associate and the associate was told to let me know I cannot attend and she was disappointed in knowing I left on bad terms. I attended the event, knowing that legally I can attend and that I left the company voluntarily. My former manager asked to speak to me and told me she did not want me there and that is why I had to leave. No other reason was given. She then threatened to call law enforcement to have me removed and according to various witnesses, she called and then ended up canceling the request. I was still inside the building, however. She is now trying to prevent me from attending all community events. I spoke with HR and was told I was in good standing with the company and should I want to reapply, I can do so and should have no issues should I qualify. I am unsure of the retaliation by my former manager. Upon leaving, she mentioned only good things about me and my work. Now she is making it difficult to attend community events should they be held on the property. I live in the community and know many residents and hope to partner with many others for various activities. The recent events I fear will make it difficult. I would also like to mention that my former manager is withholding money owed to me for mileage reimbursement. I did not pursue it because I already left and did not want to cause any issues or complications. Now that this issue has arised I would like to receive what is owed to me no matter how small.
Asked on December 17, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, you can't sue for this. An employer has an absolute right to keep former employees from its property--the company's property is its property, and you have no right to be on it. Just as you could invite all your neighbors but for one you don't like to a holiday party you are throwing, and that one you fail to invite would not have grounds or right to go to your party or enter your property, so, too, can the company keep you off its grounds. Upper management could reverwse or overturn what this manager or supervisor has done, since they can always overrule lower-level management; but unless and until they do, you can't go on their property or to events on their property. This may be unfair, but it is legal.
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