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Workplace Retaliation After Reporting Unfair Wages
When employers fail to pay their workers fairly, workers have a legal right to report the unfair practices. Sadly, sometimes bringing attention to an employer’s illegal practices causes the employer to retaliate by punishing or firing the employee. Therefore, many wage and overtime violations go unreported and employees are cheated out of the money they have rightfully earned and are owed.
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Number One Spot in EEOC Complaints – Retaliation Claims
The reason for the rise in retaliation claims is simple – they are easier to prove and the damage awards are often higher than claims of discrimination. Retaliation claims typically assert that an employer took some adverse action against an employee, because the employee exercised a legal right, such as filing a discrimination claim. Courts often rule in favor of employees in the retaliation part of their lawsuits, even when the underlying discrimination claim is dismissed.
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Workplace Retaliation – What is it?
In the United States, for instance, there are a number of laws that specifically address workplace retaliation. In short, most of the laws that grant employee rights contain provisions that prohibit reprisals when employees assert those rights. To be considered retaliation, an employer’s action usually must have a negative effect on someone’s employment situation.
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Retaliation Claims Foiled By Performance Documentation
In a May 2010 decision, the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the retaliation claim of a woman terminated seven months after complaining about alleged sexual harassment. Given that retaliation claims represented 36% of all charges filed with the EEOC in 2009, this case provides a good roadmap for employers to avoid liability for retaliation claims brought by employees disciplined or terminated for performance reasons.
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Retaliation In The Workplace – What Constitutes It?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from retaliation in a variety of situations. It says an employer cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant because they oppose a practice, make a claim of unlawful employment practice, make a charge of discrimination or harassment, or testify, assist or participate in an investigation, proceeding or hearing.
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Eight Ways That a Firing May Be Illegal
Most employment is “at will,” which means an employee may be fired at any time and for any reason or for no reason at all. But there are a few important exceptions to the at-will rule — and legal remedies — that may help you hang on to your job or sue your former employer for wrongful termination.
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Retaliation Claims And What You Need To Know
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from retaliation in a variety of situations. It says an employer cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant because they.
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Employers, Keep Your Resolutions
Q: As a business owner, I am wondering if there are employment practices I should review at the beginning of the year. Is there anything you recommend?
A: As we mentioned last week, it is a good idea to evaluate your workplace practices at the start of each year to ensure that you are in compliance with the law.
Link to the full article below.
http://www.montereyherald.com/jacquelinemcmanus/ci_14198383?nclick_check=1
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Human Capital Management
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Discrimination and Retaliation Charges Are Near Record Levels Claims EEOC
Employers know what’s happening in your workplace. The EEOC reported that workplace discrimination charges reached near-record highs in 2009. According to the EEOC, there were 93,277 charges filed in fiscal year 2009 — the second-highest level in its history.
Read the full article linked below.
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