An in employer in N.Y.C. owes me $610.00. Can I stand in front of their shop on the sidewalk and hand out flyers to let the public know what they did to me, without being arrested?

An in employer in N.Y.C. owes me $610.00. Can I stand in front of their shop on the sidewalk and hand out flyers to let the public know what they did to me, without being arrested?
Asked by: Richard Krell from New York, NY

Asked of All U.S. Congress on Jul 24th, 2008

Categories: Civil Liberties · Consumer. Tags: Dishonest employer · useless court system.

Answer from: U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

Well I would think that as long as you are on a public sidewalk that you can do that, just as if someone was striking and they march around with a sign and keep moving. There are certain rules that you can’t just sit in front and block the doorway. But if you are moving and not obstructing anything in that regards. And you have a sign in front of you, as long as you are moving that is freedom of speech and I would think he has a right to do that.” Reporter: You think there might be a better way to get his money back? Meeks: Yeah, if the employer owes him money take him to court. It seems that $610, I’d take him to small claims court and have it adjudicated, and if the judge sees it his way, get his money back. Reporter: And it’s New York, so why not judge Judy? Meeks: Well he can do that to (laughter)

Answered on Sep 19th, 2008