My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New York
Hello and thanks in advance for your help.
A few months ago I was approached by one of my direct reports with a claim that another employee (my manager) sexually harassed them. I reported it to our HR group. Immediately I was transferred to another office which was +30miles more of a commute for me while they "investigated the report" and the alleged harasser and accuser were not transferred.
Nothing came of the investigation from my knowledge but a few months later I was fired for violating a minor policy. One that I have seen others violate with no repercussions, especially being terminated for. All my prior reviews were good. Without going into exact detail of the policy I violated you could say it would be on the same lines of playing music in your cubicle before official working hours.
I know this is just speculation but I later found out that the regional manager and the accused are very good friends.
I was going to be the bigger person and just walk away and hope to find a another job but now they are challenging my unemployment benefits after 2 weeks of unemployment.Do I have any recourse? Am I protected by some whistle-blower statue?
I thought I was doing the "right thing" but now this right thing has me struggling to provide for my family and young son. Thanks again for any advice.

