Some companies may require you to submit reference letters to be considered for a job position. This means that, to some extent, your job offer will depend on what your former boss thinks of you. If your ex-boss sent a bad reference to your prospective employer, you...
What is retaliation in the workplace?
Employers can penalize or reprimand their workers for countless reasons. People who underperform, break the rules or put other workers in danger can face a range of consequences, from demotion to termination. However, there are situations in which adverse action...
Authoritarians may be more likely to engage in retaliation
If you should ever have to file some form of grievance against someone with whom you work, you are protected by law against employer retaliation. A good employer knows that no benefit will come from acting in a retaliatory manner against an employee...
What happens if my employer counters my claim of retaliation?
Certain situations may arise in the workplace that can make employees feel uncomfortable. Working in a hostile work environment is not fun for anyone, so if people find that their workplace has become unfriendly, they should look at the causes. Depending on the...
Is all negative treatment considered retaliation?
It is frowned upon when an employer violates the law. Employees can look the other way, but they can and are encouraged to report such things because they are wrong, and their employer needs to face the consequences of their actions. Of course, employees doing such a...
Employer retaliation cases could soon be easier to win
It is not every day that a person has to deal with being retaliated against by their employer, but should it happen, one thing they should remember is that they have options as to how to handle it. Depending on what their employer has done, some people may choose to...
How can direct and circumstantial evidence help me win my case?
Employer retaliation is something no employee should take lightly, especially since it can affect how he or she is treated in the workplace and the future of their position. There are many reasons that an employer may want to retaliate against an employee, but no...
How can I prove my employer has retaliated against me?
A job that is truly enjoyable is not something that everyone is lucky enough find. It will take time to land your dream job, so when you do, you will likely feel extremely grateful. Unfortunately, depending on the employer and the type of activities they like to...
Airport workers strike after employer retaliates against them
There are millions of people who wake up and go to work for eight or more hours every day of the week. It is expected of all employees to arrive on time, perform their jobs to the best of their abilities and follow the rules of the workplace. While employees are...
When should someone report their employer for retaliation?
When working for any employer, there is always a chance that they will engage in illegal activities. While performing these illegal acts, employers may actually attempt to recruit employees to assist them. Should this happen, people do have a choice as to whether or...
