Q: In NYC can I insist in communicating with my boss thru email rather than in person to leave a paper trail for protection
If so can they deny me this request
A: In New York City, while you generally have the right to request email communication for work purposes, your boss can ultimately decide the preferred method. They might have valid reasons like fostering better collaboration or addressing sensitive topics in person. However, if you have concerns about potential issues or need a record for specific reasons (e.g., harassment claims), consider proposing a balanced approach. This could involve summarizing key points from in-person discussions in follow-up emails or documenting them in personal notes. Remember, open and respectful communication is key, and focusing on finding a mutually agreeable solution will likely benefit both parties.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: You can ask your boss, but he is not violating any law that I can think of by not agreeing to conduct all work related communications with you through email.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: Although this is posted under Employment Law, the concept of establishing a paper trail in communications applies in all areas of law. The very quality of communicating in this manner, leaving a written record, could be the very quality that puts the other side on guard and sometimes hesitant to communicate freely. It could depend on the nature of the communication and relationship between the people. An employment law attorney could advise more definitively based on additional context about the matter. Good luck
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