Workplace Retaliation
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Retaliation
WHAT IS WORKPLACE RETALIATION?
When an employer or supervisor takes action that negatively impacts an employee who has begun an internal complaint process, filed a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or filed a complaint with the Idaho Human Rights Commission, there might be workplace retaliation.
Ronaldo (Ron) A. Coulter will advise you as to the strengths and weaknesses of your retaliation claim. If he determines that you have a claim, he and his firm are there to work tirelessly on your behalf and guide you through a complex, multi-step legal process. You could ask for no better advocate to protect your legal rights.
Workplace retaliation can come in both obvious and subtle forms:
If you experience any of these actions, you should immediately call for a consultation with Idaho Employment Law Solutions.
As an employer, you can protect yourself from claims of workplace retaliation. Consider retaining Idaho Employment Law Solutions to review your internal procedures and revise your handbook to include clear policies, train supervisory staff, and maintain employee privacy.
WHAT LAWS PROTECT YOU FROM WORKPLACE RETALIATION?
Idaho workers are protected from workplace retaliation by the Idaho Human Rights Law, and if they work for a company employing fifteen workers or more, by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Idaho Human Rights Law incorporates the standards and interpretations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, so that the protections of the federal law encompass Idaho workers whose employers are not large enough to be subjected to federal regulation.
Successful complainants under Title VII and Idaho Human Rights Law are entitled to compensatory damages, including lost income, potential income differential, and loss of future income, if any. Costs associated with an employment search, and even emotional harm, might be included. Punitive damages are rare unless the employer committed a malicious or reckless act of retaliation.
There are limits on the amount of compensatory and punitive damages depending on the size of the employer. Smaller companies with 15-100 employees are limited to $50,000—with an overall cap of $300,000 for employers that have over 500 employees.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM A VICTIM OF WORKPLACE RETALIATION?
If you believe you are the victim of workplace retaliation, it is important to document all of the actions taken by your supervisor or employer that detrimentally impact you. It’s also important that you review the employer handbook and familiarize yourself with the internal procedures required to preserve your claims.
To ensure that you are fully protecting all your options, you should immediately contact Idaho Employment Law Solutions to discuss the adverse actions taken by your employer to discern what options you have available to you.
EXAMPLES OF WORKPLACE RETALIATION
An Employer Can Not Retaliate Against an Employee For
Retaliation at Work Can Take Many Forms
WORKPLACE RETALIATION FAQS
CONTACT AN IDAHO WORKPLACE RETALIATION LAWYER
Idaho Employment Law Solutions is an African-American and Veteran-owned law firm providing quality and efficient legal counsel to businesses, organizations, employers/ employees, and individual multi-cultural clients located throughout Idaho.
Idaho Employment Law Solutions is skilled in handling charges of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, race, national origin and pregnancy submitted to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Idaho Human Rights Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Labor. Idaho Employment Law Solutions has extensive experience in handling employee complaints about discrimination or harassment before those complaints become official charges of discrimination. Idaho Employment Law Solutions is experienced in guiding its business clients through sexual harassment investigations and provides advice on a case-by-case basis about the most effective way for the employer and employee to address claims of discrimination.
Contact Idaho Employment Law Solutions by phone at (208) 401-9343. to make an appointment. Legal advice will not be provided over the telephone. There will be a small fee charged for initial consultations.
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