Clarksburg Workplace Retaliation Attorneys

Protecting Workers in Clarksburg, Morgantown, and All of West Virginia

Workplace retaliation is a serious issue that can have a significant impact on your career and your life. If you have been retaliated against by your employer, you may be entitled to compensation. At Bailess Law Firm, our Clarksburg workplace retaliation lawyers are committed to helping you understand your rights and options. We can help you file a claim and fight for the justice you deserve.

Call (304) 841-0037 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our team today.

What Is Workplace Retaliation?

Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity. In other words, if you do something that is legally protected, your employer cannot take any negative action against you as a result. If they do, they may be liable for workplace retaliation.

Some examples of legally protected activities include:

• Filing a complaint about workplace discrimination or harassment
• Participating in an investigation into workplace discrimination or harassment
• Requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability
• Requesting time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Reporting a violation of the law
• Refusing to engage in illegal activity

These are just a few examples of legally protected activities. If you believe you have been retaliated against for any reason, it is important to reach out to an experienced attorney to discuss your situation and learn more about your rights.

What Are the Signs of Workplace Retaliation?

Workplace retaliation can take many forms. In some cases, it is obvious that you have been retaliated against. In others, it may be more difficult to tell. If you believe you have been retaliated against, it is important to keep detailed records of everything that has happened. This can help you build a strong case and prove that you have been the victim of workplace retaliation.

Some common signs of workplace retaliation include:

• Termination or Firing: Your employment is abruptly terminated in response to your legally protected actions or complaints.

• Demotion: You are unfairly demoted from your current position.

• Pay Cuts: Your pay is reduced as a form of retaliation.

• Reduction in Hours: You experience a reduction in your working hours.

• Passing Over for Promotion: You are deliberately not promoted despite meeting the qualifications.

• Reassignment to a Less Desirable Position: You are reassigned to a position that is less desirable or carries less prestige.

• Reassignment to a Different Location: Your workplace location is changed as a means of retaliation.

• Hostile Work Environment: You are subjected to a hostile or toxic work environment.

• Exclusion from Work-Related Activities: You are intentionally excluded from meetings, projects, or other work-related activities.

• Unfair Discipline: You face disproportionate or unwarranted disciplinary actions.

• Unfair Performance Reviews: Performance reviews are unfairly skewed against you.

• Unfair Scrutiny and Criticism: You experience unwarranted scrutiny and criticism.

• Unfair Micromanagement: Your work is subject to excessive and undue micromanagement.

• Unfair Work Restrictions and Monitoring: Unjustified restrictions and intense monitoring are imposed upon you.

What is the West Virginia Human Rights Act?

The West Virginia Human Rights Act is a state law that prohibits workplace discrimination and retaliation based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. This Act ensures that employees have legal recourse if they experience retaliation for engaging in protected activities.

Holding Employers Responsible for Workplace Retaliation

Employers have a legal obligation to maintain a safe and fair workplace for their employees. When employers engage in workplace retaliation, they not only violate their employees' rights but also undermine the overall integrity of the work environment. Our Clarksburg workplace retaliation attorneys are dedicated to holding employers accountable for their actions.

Contact Our Clarksburg Workplace Retaliation Attorneys

At Bailess Law Firm, our Clarksburg workplace retaliation attorneys have extensive experience protecting the rights of employees facing retaliation. We understand the complexities of workplace retaliation cases and will fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation and justice you deserve.

If you believe you have been retaliated against in the workplace, do not hesitate to reach out to us for a consultation. Call (304) 841-0037 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with our dedicated legal team. We are here to stand up for your rights and help you navigate the legal process.