If you were fired, demoted, or retaliated against in another way for doing something you’re allowed to do, like reporting unsafe working conditions or asking your coworkers how much they make, you need a Cincinnati retaliation lawyer to get you justice.
The award-winning Cincinnati civil rights lawyers at Cooper Elliott have more than 100 years of combined experience and have recovered over $700 million for our clients.
We pride ourselves on creating creative solutions and fighting hard for our clients’ rights, so schedule a free consultation today.
What does a Cincinnati Retaliation Lawyer Do?
Our fearless, experienced, and dedicated Ohio lawyers do everything it takes to get a resolution you’re satisfied with, whether that’s your job back, money, or something else.
How exactly do we do that? Here are some of the ways Cooper Elliott lawyers push retaliation cases to the finish line.
Listen to Your Story
Not only do we get results, but we see you as more than just a case number. We want to hear your whole story and how the retaliation affected you emotionally, financially, and in any other way.
We want to help the person behind the story and not just win a case.
Discover What Resolution You Want
While many people want financial compensation for the retaliation they experienced, we’ve found that many of our clients want something more.
Maybe you want an apology. Perhaps you want to see a policy change. You may want your job back without having to deal with the employer who retaliated against you.
While we can’t make any guarantees, we’ll do our best to get the resolution that would satisfy you.
Investigate the Facts
We’ll seek out facts and evidence that back up your claims so we can prove that you were wrongfully retaliated against.
Negotiate With Your Employer
Often, the fastest resolution can come from negotiating directly with your employer. They likely want to avoid the expense and hassle of a lawsuit and may be willing to offer a fair settlement without needing to go to court.
Achieve a Satisfactory Resolution
Whatever it takes, we’ll do everything in our power to get you a resolution you’re happy with. And since we work on contingency fees, if we don’t get you anything, you don’t owe us any money.
For a free legal consultation with a retaliation lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-481-6000
Types of Retaliation
There are many different types of retaliation you might experience in the workplace. Here are a few of the most common kinds of retaliation cases our experienced attorneys take on.
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation
Your employer doesn’t have the right to punish you for getting injured at work and filing a workers’ compensation claim. If you were demoted or assigned to a less desirable position after coming back from a workers’ comp claim, you may have been retaliated against.
ADA Retaliation
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows employees to ask for reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. If you asked for an accommodation and were fired rather than accommodated, let us help you with your ADA retaliation claim.
Whistleblower Retaliation
Did you blow the whistle on your employer for violating federal or state laws and then get put on unpaid leave? We may be able to help with your whistleblower retaliation case.
FMLA Retaliation
Did you take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for an ailing family member, only to find out that your job “disappeared” while you were gone? You may have a case for FMLA retaliation.
Title VII Retaliation
If you complained about discrimination based on your sex, religion, race, color, or another protected characteristic and were promptly demoted or passed over for a deserved promotion, let us help you with your Title VII retaliation case.
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How to Prove Retaliation
In a retaliation case, you must be able to prove that:
- You were engaged in a protected activity
- You suffered an adverse employment action
- Your engagement in the protected activity directly caused the adverse employment action
Not sure you have proof? Let us look into the case for you. Schedule a free consultation with Cooper Elliott today and take the first step toward justice.
Examples of Adverse Actions
What exactly is an “adverse action”? Here are a few examples:
- Firing you
- Demoting you
- Reducing your pay
- Transferring you to a less desirable or more difficult position
- Giving you unjustified negative performance reviews
- Creating a hostile work environment through bullying, intimidation, or other types of harassment
What Is a Protected Activity?
In terms of retaliation, protected activities include:
- Protecting a coworker from sexual harassment
- Seeking to uncover potentially discriminatory wages by asking co–workers how much they earn
- Asking for accommodations for a disability or religious practice
- Reporting harassment or discrimination
- Refusing to follow discriminatory orders
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Contact a Cincinnati Retaliation Attorney Today
Have you been illegally retaliated against? A Cincinnati retaliation lawyer from Cooper Elliott can help you get financial compensation or other resolutions.
Schedule a free consultation today. We’ve recovered more than $700 million for our clients, and our mission is to achieve your vision of justice. Let us help you take that first step.
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