What are my rights if a was accused of sexual harassment?discrimination
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What are my rights if a was accused of sexual harassment?discrimination
I began working with my employer 2 years ago in remodeling. I then went to stocking and was transferred today as a customer host. About 3 weeks ago, I was called into the office on sexual harassment allegation. Another manager said that I placed my hand on her shoulder. I did but only because I was trying to get her attention as she was facing away from me. Nothing really happened then and no paperwork was done. However, soon after my manager started cutting my hours and hired someone to replace me on days. I was told that I should go back to nights but I told him I can’t due family issues. Now they have removed all but 2 6 hour shifts and nothing further. Can I do anything on this?
Asked on November 21, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Mississippi
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortunately, unless you had a written employment (including union or collective bargaining contract) which guaranteed your hours or specified some disciplinary process which had to be followed (and which wasn't), there most likely is nothing you can do. Without a contract, you are an employee at will; an employee at will may have his or her hours cut (or even be terminated) at any time, for any reason, including a complaint like the one you describe. If you are an employee at will, you have essentially no right to your job and no job protections.
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