Workplace Retaliation - Don't Be Silenced

You are protected from retaliation if you have:

• Complained about discrimination or harassment (internally or to the EEOC).
• Requested a reasonable accommodation for a disability or religion.
• Requested or took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Refused to follow orders that would result in discrimination.
• Resisted sexual advances or intervened to protect others.
• Discussed wages with coworkers (protected by the NLRA).

Retaliation cases often rely on timing. If you made a complaint on Monday and were fired on Friday, that is strong evidence of a connection.

We also look for:

• Inconsistency: Did the employer follow their own policies?
• Disparate Treatment: Were you treated differently than employees who didn't complain?
• Changing Stories: Does the employer's reason for firing you keep changing?

Retaliation is often easier to prove than the underlying discrimination claim. Even if the court finds there was no discrimination, you can still win a retaliation claim if you were punished for complaining in good faith.

We can help you recover lost wages, emotional distress damages, and even get your job back if you want it.