Can an employer legally terminate a worker for filing a complaint?
No. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against workers that file complaints, attempt to enforce a right permitted by law, testify in an investigation or assists in an investigation regarding all prevailing wage rate laws. Employers are also prohibited from retaliating against a worker because the employer believes the worker has done or may do any of the actions indicated above. Contact the divisions Civil Rights Bureau intake staff person at (608) 266-6860 if you have any further questions regarding retaliation.