{"id":3312,"date":"2023-04-18T13:54:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/?p=3312"},"modified":"2023-06-12T04:01:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T04:01:09","slug":"retaliation-in-the-workplace-what-it-is-and-how-to-take-legal-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/retaliation-in-the-workplace-what-it-is-and-how-to-take-legal-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Retaliation in the Workplace: What It Is and How to Take Legal Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity. Protected activities include reporting discrimination, harassment, or illegal conduct in the workplace, filing a complaint, or participating in an investigation. Retaliation can take many forms, and it can include termination, demotion, pay reduction, or unfavorable job duties changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Employers are prohibited by law from retaliating against employees for engaging in these protected activities. However, if you believe you have been retaliated against, you have legal options to protect your rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to do?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first step is to document the adverse action and any communication that led to it. This can include emails, memos, or witness statements. It would be best if you also made a note of any changes in your work environment, such as a sudden shift in job duties or a negative performance review.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, you should report the retaliation to your employer&#8217;s HR department or a supervisor. Suppose your employer does not take action to address the retaliation. In that case, you may need to file a complaint with either the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) or the DFEH (California Department of Fair Employment and Housing).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Getting legal help<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An experienced employment lawyer can help guide you through filing a retaliation claim. They will help you understand your rights, gather evidence to support your claim, and negotiate with your employer to resolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If necessary, your lawyer can also represent you in court. Retaliation claims can be complex, so it is essential to have a skilled attorney who understands the law and how to advocate for your rights effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you believe you have been retaliated against in the workplace, acting quickly to protect your legal rights is important. But first, contact an experienced employment lawyer to discuss your options and develop a plan to move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity. Protected activities include reporting discrimination, harassment, or illegal conduct in the workplace, filing a complaint, or participating in an investigation. Retaliation can take many forms, and it can include termination, demotion, pay reduction, or unfavorable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3312"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3312"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3315,"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3312\/revisions\/3315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forallworkers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}