Were you demoted, fired, or otherwise retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment, asking for reasonable accommodations for your disability, or something else you should be able to do without job consequences?
If so, you need a Mason retaliation lawyer who’s actively working to make the world a better place.
When you need a Mason civil rights lawyer, contact Cooper Elliott. Our mission is to achieve your vision of justice, and we’ve collected over $700 million for our clients thanks to our 100+ years of combined experience.
Types of Retaliation
Many different types of retaliation exist that our fearless, experienced, and dedicated Ohio lawyers can help you with. Here are some of the most common types of retaliation cases we accept at Cooper Elliott.
Whistleblower Retaliation
If you filed a complaint about your employer for violating state or federal laws and they responded by putting you on an unpaid leave of absence or creating a hostile work environment, you may be a victim of whistleblower retaliation.
Title VII Retaliation
Did you make a complaint that you were discriminated against based on your religion, sex, color, race, or other protected characteristic, only to be fired or passed over for a promotion? That could be a case of Title VII retaliation.
ADA Retaliation
You have every right to ask for reasonable accommodations for your disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If your accommodation requests were not only denied but your job was made more difficult, you may be a victim of ADA retaliation.
FMLA Retaliation
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take unpaid time off work to care for their own health or that of a family member. If you were terminated for using FMLA leave, you may be entitled to compensation in an FMLA retaliation case.
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation
If you were harassed or demoted after filing a workers’ compensation claim, you may have a case for workers’ compensation retaliation.
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What Does a Mason Retaliation Lawyer Do?
At Cooper Elliott, we get results, but how exactly do we help with retaliation cases? Here are a few ways our experienced lawyers help victims of retaliation.
Listen to Your Story
We fully listen to what happened to you and how the event affected your life. We don’t just want to hear the facts; we want to hear about the full emotional impact of the retaliation you experienced.
Find Out What Resolution You Want
Are you looking for money? An apology? Your job back? For somebody to get fired? Meaningful workplace changes or even potentially new laws?
We want to know exactly what you think would make up for the retaliation you experienced, and we’ll do our best to get you that resolution–or as close as we can get.
Investigate the Situation
While your story is important, we’ll also fully investigate the situation to find strong evidence to back up your case to prove that you were wrongfully retaliated against.
Negotiate With Your Employer
We’ll attempt to find a resolution by negotiating with your employer to resolve the situation without a potentially lengthy lawsuit.
Reach a Satisfactory Resolution
We can’t guarantee that we’ll get everything you ask for, but we’ll do our best to find creative solutions that help you feel like you received a satisfactory outcome.
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How to Prove Retaliation
To prove that your employer wrongfully retaliated against you, we must be able to prove that you were engaged in a protected activity, that you suffered an adverse employment action, and that your engagement in the protected activity is what directly caused the adverse employment action.
Even if you aren’t sure whether you can prove that you were retaliated against, schedule a free consultation with the experienced attorneys at Cooper Elliott. We may be able to find the evidence we need to present a strong case.
What Is a Protected Activity?
When it comes to illegal retaliation, protected activities include things like:
- Asking your co-workers or managers how much money they make to uncover possibly discriminatory wages
- Resisting sexual advances or protecting others from sexual harassment
- Answering questions during a harassment investigation
- Being a witness to or filing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint, charge, lawsuit, or investigation
- Requesting accommodation for a religious practice or a disability
- Refusing to follow discriminatory orders
- Communicating with a manager or supervisor about harassment or other employment discrimination
Examples of Adverse Actions Employers May Take to Retaliate Against Employees
While termination is the most blatant form of retaliation employers can choose, other examples of adverse actions employers may take to retaliate against employees include:
- Pay reduction
- Demotion
- Unjustified negative performance reviews
- Transferring you to a more difficult or less desirable position
- Creating a hostile work environment through intimidation, bullying, or other forms of harassment
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Contact a Mason Retaliation Attorney Today
If you suspect you were illegally retaliated against, schedule a free consultation with a Mason retaliation lawyer at Cooper Elliott today.
We’ve recovered over $700 million for our clients, and we have over 100 years of combined experience. Cooper Elliott, our mission is to achieve your vision of justice. Let us help you take that first step today.
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