Workplace Retaliation

Morgantown Workplace Retaliation Lawyer

Holding Employers Accountable for Unlawful Behavior

You should never have to worry about doing the right thing by reporting illegal activity, unsafe working conditions, harassment, or discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, it happens all too often that honest employees become the victims of unfair and unlawful acts of retaliation. If you have found yourself on the receiving end of aggression, threats, intentional exclusion, loss of benefits or working hours, demotion, or wrongful termination of your employment after speaking up, Bailess Law Firm PLLC wants to hear from you. 

Don't be fooled by West Virginia's “at will” employment laws; you are not without a voice in this matter. There are state and federal laws in place that protect victims of illegal retaliatory actions and hostile work environments. Our Morgantown retaliation lawyers can help you understand your legal options and work towards a just outcome that holds the responsible party accountable and makes you whole again.

Why Choose Bailess Law Firm PLLC?

  • We handle all of our cases with the utmost discretion, care, and professionalism
  • We have extensive experience in the area of employment law and will never settle for less just to avoid trial
  • We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity so you can feel confident in our counsel
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Standing Up for Victims of Retaliation in the Workplace


You work hard to provide a living for yourself and your family. As an employee, you have every right to a workplace that is safe and productive. You also have every right to make a report when that expectation is not met. This means that if you or someone else is being mistreated, excluded, or put in danger of physical harm, the law is on your side. Still, many people are hesitant to step forward and say something because they fear retaliation from their managers or coworkers. It is deeply unfortunate that this feeling is warranted, as retaliation is not an uncommon problem. Thankfully, you have options.

Our workplace retaliation attorneys take these and all employment law cases seriously. When you retain our firm, we'll get started by talking to witnesses, gathering evidence, subpoenaing documents, consulting experts, and doing whatever else it takes to build a strong case on your behalf. We'll pursue any compensation you are owed for the losses you have suffered. While many workplace retaliation cases are resolved outside of court, we are not afraid to go to trial if that's what is warranted.


You have nothing to lose in speaking with our team. To discuss your experience with workplace retaliation with an experienced member of our team, contact us now.


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