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Retaliation Lawyers<\/h2>\n

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. But what happens when you speak up about unlawful conduct and your employer punishes you for doing so? This type of conduct is commonly referred to as workplace retaliation and can be a serious employment law violation.<\/p>\n

If you believe you have been punished for reporting discrimination, harassment, wage violations, safety concerns, or other unlawful workplace conduct, an experienced Los Angeles employment attorney can help you understand your rights. Shegerian Conniff<\/a> represents employees facing retaliation and other workplace violations and can help you evaluate your legal options.<\/p>\n

What is Workplace Retaliation<\/h3>\n

Workplace retaliation can occur when an employee experiences an adverse employment action because they engaged in legally protected activity. Protected activity may include reporting discrimination or harassment, participating in an investigation, requesting a legally protected accommodation, or reporting certain workplace violations.<\/p>\n

For example, an employee may report inappropriate conduct to their human resources department or supervisor in an effort to stop the behavior. An employer may then investigate the complaint and address the alleged misconduct. However, if the employee is subsequently punished because they made the report, the employer’s actions may constitute unlawful retaliation.<\/p>\n

Retaliation does not always involve termination. An employer may retaliate through a demotion, reduction in pay, unfavorable schedule changes, increased workload, exclusion from opportunities, negative performance reviews, or other adverse employment actions.<\/p>\n

If you believe you have experienced workplace retaliation, an employment lawyer can review the timing and circumstances of the events and help determine whether your employer may have violated your rights.<\/p>\n

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Examples of Retaliation<\/h3>\n

Workplace retaliation can take many forms. Recognizing common examples can help employees understand whether the treatment they are experiencing may be connected to protected activity.<\/p>\n