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Have you been the victim of workplace retaliation?

On Behalf of | Nov 24, 2017 | Blog

For many years, you may have enjoyed the comfort of your job and the duties that you perform. You may even feel that you worked hard enough to achieve a position that allows you to feel successful and earn an income to support yourself and your family. Recently, however, you may have begun experiencing negative behaviors from your employer, and you may wonder if he or she has started retaliating against you.

Though you love your job and your place of employment, you may have come across some unseemly actions that needed reporting, or you may have had to participate in some sort of related investigation. Because you consider yourself a good worker, you may have done your part to aid in rectifying any wrongdoing. However, your employer may not have appreciated your actions, and you may now feel that your job is in jeopardy.

Types of retaliation

A variety of actions could potentially fall into the category of retaliation. It is important to understand, though, that certain actions that may have a negative impact on your employment may not constitute retaliation. For instance, if your job performance has slipped, the company has to make cutbacks or other similar circumstances have arisen, you may face reprimands or even dismissal for legitimate reasons.

If, as mentioned, you feel that your employer has started targeting you after participation in a complaint, investigation or questioning regarding the goings-on in the company, you may wonder if those actions count as retaliation. Some examples of retaliatory actions include:

  • Receiving unnecessary reprimands
  • Receiving a negative performance review despite good work
  • Verbal or physical harassment
  • Having false information circulated about you
  • Unwarranted demotion
  • Firing

Other actions could also constitute retaliation, such as making your work more difficult or not allowing you to participate in company activities. Because of the negative impacts these actions could have on your career and general wellbeing, you may wish to determine whether taking action yourself is necessary.

Addressing retaliation

If you believe that your employer has retaliated against you, you may have grounds to pursue a legal case against those liable. Obtaining additional information regarding workplace retaliation, and how it could affect you, may allow you to better understand your situation. You may also want to learn more about the legal steps involved with seeking restitution for such behavior to determine whether you feel comfortable pursuing such a route.

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