Were you fired or demoted after reporting sexual harassment or other unlawful conduct by your employer? You need a Columbus retaliation lawyer who will fight to get you back pay, reinstatement, or another creative resolution for the retaliation you endured.
If you’re looking for a Columbus civil rights lawyer to fight for you, the experienced attorneys at Cooper Elliott are passionate about fighting abuses of power. We’ll listen to your story, investigate your claim, and find creative solutions for the harms you faced.
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your situation and whether we can help you with your retaliation case. We’ve been in business for nearly 30 years and have recovered over $700 million for our clients.
What Is Workplace Retaliation?
If you’ve experienced workplace retaliation, our fearless, experienced, and dedicated Ohio lawyers can help you get compensation for your back pay or other measures to make your situation right.
But what exactly is workplace retaliation, and how do you know if your situation qualifies?
According to the US Department of Justice (Section VIII- Proving Discrimination-Retaliation), “The Supreme Court has defined retaliation as an intentional act in response to a protected action.”
What Is a Protected Activity?
So, if retaliation is “an intentional act in response to a protected” action, then what are those protected activities?
Protected activities include things like:
- Complaining of discriminatory treatment
- Participating in an investigation into unlawful discriminatory treatment at your workplace
- Filing a charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission or Equal Opportunity Commission
- Reporting sexual harassment or discrimination
- Opposing failures to pay minimum wage
- Notifying authorities of an overtime violation
What Is an Adverse Employment Action?
While you might have been embarrassed or inconvenienced at work after participating in a protected activity, only adverse employment actions like these qualify for a retaliation lawsuit:
- Firing you
- Making work so hostile that you quit
- Reducing your pay, benefits, or job responsibilities
- Demoting or failing to promote you
- Placing you on unpaid leave
- Transferring you to a less favorable position
What Is a Causal Connection Between a Protected Activity and an Adverse Employment Action?
In a retaliation lawsuit, you must be able to prove that you participated in a protected activity that directly caused the adverse employment action you experienced.
To prove this, you’ll need some type of evidence. For example, if you were fired within a week of complaining about discrimination, the quick timeframe shows that your termination was likely directly tied to your complaint.
Our experienced attorneys can help find the necessary evidence, so even if you aren’t sure you have proof, give us a call and we may still be able to help you.
For a free legal consultation with a retaliation lawyer serving Columbus, call 614-481-6000
What Does Employment Retaliation Look Like?
Employment retaliation can take many different forms. It may look like:
- Getting fired after reporting harassment in the workplace
- Being demoted after whistleblowing on dangerous or illegal activities
- Dealing with a hostile work environment after filing a complaint about workplace discrimination
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What Does a Columbus Retaliation Lawyer Do?
While we can tell you that we get results, what exactly do retaliation lawyers do to help victims of retaliation?
Listen to Your Story
During your free consultation, you’ll tell us what happened in as much detail as possible. We’ll listen to not just what happened but also how it affected you and what type of resolution you want.
Do you want your old job back? Do you never want to step foot in the place again but receive back pay for your wrongful termination? Do you want to see the person who retaliated against you fired?
We can’t make any guarantees, but we’ll do our best to get the results that will help you feel satisfied.
Investigate and Gather Evidence
We’ll interview witnesses, collect documentation, and gather as much evidence as we can to prove that you were the victim of retaliation.
Offer Legal Advice
The experienced lawyers at Cooper Elliott will assess the strength of your case, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the next steps to take.
Negotiate With Your Employer
We’ll mediate the dispute and try to settle the matter with your employer first.
Seek Remedies You Find Satisfactory
Overall, we’ll do our best to get you what you want, whether it’s an apology, your job back, or money.
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Contact a Columbus Retaliation Attorney
If you feel like you’ve been the victim of workplace retaliation, schedule a free consultation with a Columbus retaliation attorney at Cooper Elliott. Our mission is to achieve your vision of justice. Let us help you take that first step today.
We work on contingency fees, so if we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything. That means there’s no risk when you contact us to discuss your case.
With over 100 years of combined experience, we’ve recovered more than $700 million for our clients, so let us get you the compensation you deserve.
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