Separation Agreement Expiration Details

Summary

Separation agreements in New York State typically dont expire unless specified in the agreement. They can only be modified or terminated by a court order. Retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint is illegal under both federal and state laws. If you need legal assistance, contact the New York State Bar Association for a lawyer referral. Employers may avoid responsibility for various reasons, but such behavior is not legally justified.

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I filed a sexual harassment complaint last year and was retaliated against and got a separation agreement just to get my PTO I earned it I'm wondering if the contract can expire
Hello, ****. The expiration of a separation agreement depends on the terms stated in the agreement itself. Can you tell me which state you're in, as laws vary by location?
New York State
Hello ****, in New York State:
- Separation agreements typically don't expire unless specified.
- They can be modified or terminated only by a court order.
- Retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint is illegal under federal and state laws.
I signed it because I needed the money I'm suffering from the effects of the sexual harassment but no attorney will help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In New York, you can contact the New York State Bar Association for a referral to a lawyer who may be able to assist you. They have a Lawyer Referral Service available.
Contact information please and thank you

New York State Bar Association


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: One Elk Street, Albany, NY *
Website: www.nysba.org
Is there a reason why employers don't take responsibility for sexual harassment complaints
There could be several reasons, including:
- Fear of harm to the company's reputation
- Lack of proper procedures to handle such complaints
- Ignorance or disregard for the law
- Bias towards the accused
However, it's important to note that such behavior is not legally justified.