San Diego Employment Lawyers
Fighting for Victims of Retaliation

When people work at almost any company, they are trained and generally encouraged to bring any problems that exist to the attention of management so that they can be corrected.  In addition to this expected course of conduct, there are other issues that tend to arise in the workplace that include the need for time off for sickness or other problems that arise.

Unfortunately, there are employers out there who will not take kindly to these developments and who will act out against that employee.  When this occurs, it can be construed as illegal retaliation, and anyone who feels that he or she has been the target of this sort of conduct should contact experienced San Diego employment lawyers as soon as possible.

Conduct that Could Lead to Retaliation

The list of legal employee conduct that could lead to retaliation by an employer is quite long, but below are a few examples:

• Taking a leave for a pregnancy
• Taking a leave for a family emergency under the Family Medical Leave Act
• Taking a leave due to a disability
• Expressing concerns over unpaid overtime
• Reporting illegal behavior such as discrimination or sexual harassment

Basically, conduct that is legal by the employee but that could cause a ‘headache’ for the employer is what tends to lead to retaliation.

Conduct that Could Constitute Retaliation

There are also many different examples of conduct that could constitute retaliation by the employer, and a few of these examples are mentioned below:

• Being terminated
• Being laid off
• Being passed over for a promotion
• Being denied a pay raise
• Having responsibilities reduced

There are direct forms of retaliation and subtle forms of retaliation, but the degree of severity really doesn’t matter, as retaliation is illegal conduct under both state and federal law, and anyone who has been the target of employer retaliation should make sure that his or her legal rights are enforced.

Remedies for Illegal Retaliation

If someone decides to protect their legal rights by obtaining the help of San Diego employment lawyers and proving that such conduct took place, there are remedies available that are designed to compensate the person who has been wronged.  These remedies usually include monetary damages, but the types of damages available and the amounts that could be recovered will largely depend on the specific facts of the matter in question.

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of employer retaliation, contact the San Diego employment lawyers at Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.