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Anti-Retaliation Protections for Employees

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Protect you from retaliation

At Frankel Syverson PLLC, we recognize the importance of protecting employees from retaliation in the workplace. Our dedicated team of employment lawyers is committed to advocating for workers who have experienced retaliation for exercising their legal rights.

If you have been subjected to adverse action by your employer in response to protected activities, we are here to provide the guidance and representation you need.

Understanding Employment Law Anti-Retaliation Provisions

Employment laws at the federal and state levels include provisions that safeguard employees from retaliation for engaging in certain protected activities. These provisions are in place to encourage employees to exercise their rights without fear of reprisal.

Protected Activities and Adverse Actions

Protected activities can encompass a wide range of actions, including but not limited to:`

Asserting Wage and Hour Rights: Employees who assert their rights to fair compensation, such as by filing complaints for overtime violations or minimum wage violations, are protected from employer retaliation.
Asserting Paid Sick Time Rights: Employees who assert their right to Paid Sick Time in Arizona, such as by requesting to use Paid Sick Time or otherwise inquiring about their Paid Sick Time rights, are protected from employer retaliation.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment: Employees have the right to report incidents of discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.
Whistleblowing: Employees who uncover illegal practices within their organization have the right to report these actions to the appropriate authorities or regulatory agencies without fear of retaliation.
Requesting Accommodations: Employees who request reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs are protected from adverse action by their employer.

Retaliation can take various forms

including but not limited to:

Termination or Dismissal: An employer may wrongfully terminate or dismiss an employee in response to protected activities.
Demotion or Salary Reduction: Retaliation can involve demoting an employee or reducing their salary or benefits as a means of punishment.
Harassment or Hostile Work Environment: Retaliation can manifest as increased hostility, harassment, or creating a hostile work environment for the employee.
Negative Performance Reviews or Disciplinary Actions: Employers may unfairly subject employees to negative performance reviews, unwarranted disciplinary actions, or unjustified write-ups.

How We Can Help

At Frankel Syverson PLLC, we have a deep understanding of employment law and the anti-retaliation provisions designed to protect employees. Our experienced attorneys will provide personalized guidance and vigorous representation to help you navigate the complexities of your case.

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We will listen to your story, evaluate the details of your case, and determine if protected activities and adverse actions exist.
Our team will assist in gathering relevant documentation, witness statements, and other evidence to support your claim.
We will assertively represent your interests, engaging in negotiation, mediation, or litigation to seek appropriate remedies for the retaliation you have endured.
Our goal is to obtain the compensation you deserve, which may include lost wages, emotional distress damages, and other appropriate remedies.