What Constitutes Employer Retaliation?
An employer may do a many number of things that would constitute retaliation. Some of the most common things include: • Wrongfully terminating employment • Refusing to grant an earned promotion • Unjustifiably reducing the number of hours an employee may work • Reassigning the employee to a Lower Position • Writing up untrue negative reviews or those inconsistent with typical company policy • Creating an uncomfortable or hostile work environment Proving a retaliation claim can be difficult because it is often done in such a way that the employer can “justify” their actions. However, an investigation can usually reveal illegal actions on the part of the employer.
