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Some employers feel wronged when an employee files a claim against them or insists on their rights in a dispute. In some cases, an employer will attempt to "get even" through retaliatory acts against the employee. You have the right to insist that your rights or those of a fellow employee are observed and protected. As long as you are not attempting to foster disobedience, rejecting legitimate work or encouraging others to do the same, you have a number of "protected activities." For example, you can testify on behalf of a coworker in a discrimination suit, you can file a discrimination suit, you can inform the employer that you will file a claim to encourage compliance, you can file a worker's compensation claim and you can even take part in whistle blowing activities (Whistleblower Rights) and expect your job to be protected. In situations such as these, retaliation can be quite obvious. You should speak to a lawyer on this and do it soon if you feel you have a legitimate claim. The key here is that an employer cannot punish you for insisting on your legal and protected rights.
Law Office Of Michael O. Shea, P.C. • Attorneys At Law
The information presented in this website is not nor was it ever intended to be considered legal advice. Viewing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. We have taken various Massachusetts and federal laws, interpreted them and written in simple English so that you can determine if there is a possibility that your rights have been violated or you have suffered some form of discrimination or other wrongful employment action. If after reading the information contained in this site you feel you have a legitimate claim, please contact our law office or an attorney of your choice for specific advice. |