Retaliation Comes In Many Forms
Posted on: 5 April 2021
If you have recently complained about sexual harassment or another serious issue in the workplace, you are in a vulnerable position. You may be opening yourself up to more than unkind words and judgment. In fact, your employer or manager could even take steps to retaliate against you.
This is where retaliation attorneys come in. They can spot these very common ways in which retaliation comes into play.
Demotions
First, you could be demoted. This could come with a change in a job title or even a decrease in pay, both of which impact your ability to provide for your family or get a better job.
Demotions may be described as a way to get you out from working under a specific manager you complained about, but the truth is that you are the one who is punished for expressing serious concerns about sexual harassment or abuse, for example.
Suspensions
You could also face suspension from work. Your employer may claim that they are giving you time off work to deal with a complaint, but this could be reflected as non-paid time off or use of your sick days or vacation. This is retaliatory and unfair — especially if the individual who harassed or abuse an employee is still working or getting paid.
Terminations
In some cases, people are terminated because of their complaints of harassment or abuse. In many cases, employers blame another cause for the reason why you are terminated. For example, they may terminate you three days after you report harassment but claim that your performance has been declining for several months.
Pay Reductions
In some cases, people are retaliated against in the form of reduced pay. For example, you could be assigned fewer hours to work under the guise of not having to work with another individual who is accused of harassment. Meanwhile, this other person may still be working and earning money.
Other Disciplinary Action
Each workplace is different. You might experience other forms of disciplinary actions, including write-ups and verbal warnings. These are also retaliatory, and they could impact your ability to be promoted or take on more responsibilities in the future.
Retaliation Attorneys Can Help You
If you believe you have been the victim of a retaliatory incident, you have every right to speak with an attorney. An attorney can help you determine the next course moving forward with a professional who understands your rights.
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