Most federal laws protecting employees’ rights contain provisions that prohibit an employer from retaliating against someone who engages in conduct protected by the law.

“Protected conduct” includes all aspects of trying to oppose or remedy discrimination, such as: filing a charge of discrimination; threatening to file a charge; complaining about, opposing, or protesting perceived discrimination against you or another employee; helping someone else oppose discrimination; giving evidence or testimony to an investigator; refusing to engage in conduct that you believe is illegal; and refusing to help an employer (through testimony or otherwise) discriminate.

Demonstrating that you have been a victim of retaliation can be challenging; for assistance, contact our office.

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