| Employment Retaliation |
> Employer Retaliation > Retaliation Protection > Worker's Compensation > Whistle Blowing > Wrongful Termination > Workplace Harassment > Defamation |
Retaliation Protection
Have you become the victim of discrimination in your workplace and are unsure of your options for Retaliation Protection? Thousands of workers file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (EEOC), annually because they believe that their Retaliation Protection rights have been violated due to employment discrimination. Unfortunately, there are tens of thousands of cases of employment discrimination that are not filed each year. This either because the employee is not sure of his or her Retaliation Protection rights, or because he or she fears more Retaliation. That is why is it so important for anyone who suspects that they have been subjected to workplace discrimination to understand the Retaliation Protection laws, available to them.
Understanding Retaliation Discrimination
In order to fully understand Retaliation Protection, it is important to first understand how it actually protects worker’s from workplace discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act states that it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Since the enactment of the Civil Rights Act, various amendments and court case rulings have broadened the description of employment discrimination to include Retaliation Protection laws, as well as protection from sexual and racial harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and wrongful termination.
Workers Protection Laws
Since it is considered unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a worker, that means that the law grants retaliation protection to workers who file complaints, workers who are a part of a discrimination investigation (even if they are not the one who filed the complaint), and workers who oppose discrimination in any other way in the workplace. In all of these instances, the actions of workers are considered to be protected actions. In other words, they are protected because they are acting according to their own legal rights and thus not guilty of any wrong doing. Naturally, filing a false claim has its consequences, but the employer must respect the rights of the worker while the investigation is being conducted.
Understanding Retaliation Protection
There are two primary clauses to the Retaliation Protection law under Title VII’s anti-retaliation provision The first clause, which is referred to as the “opposition clause” which provides Retaliation Protection t if they refuse to partake in and/or make a complaint concerning illegal activities that the employer participates in. The second clause, called the “participation clause” provides Retaliation Protection for participating in any way in an investigation or proceeding.
Getting Retaliation Protection
Many employees are afraid of what may happen if they file a complaint against an employer or participate in a proceeding as a third party. Unfortunately, employees who file or participate in complaints often do find themselves becoming the recipients of negative backlash at the hands of employers. If you are in need of Retaliation Protection, do not allow yourself to become a victim. Take action by seeking legal counsel immediately from a professional whose expertise in provides Retaliation Protection can help you to defend your rights. Start by filling in the box on the side of this page.
