Unlawful Retaliation
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It is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for opposing or reporting unlawful discrimination based on any protected category, such as age, disability, gender, national origin, pregnancy, race, or religion. If you have been unlawfully retaliated against for engaging in conduct protected by federal or state anti-discrimination laws, contact the legal team at Riggan Law Firm, LLC for next steps.
Protected Behavior for Reporting Discrimination
An employee cannot be penalized for the following actions:
- filing a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or an equivalent state agency,
- testifying in an investigation of discrimination, or
- participating in litigation under federal or state discrimination laws.
Likewise, an employee cannot be retaliated against for complaining about or reporting violations of federal or state wage and hour laws.
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Do you feel that you have been the victim of unlawful retaliation? If so, you may be entitled to receive compensation for the wrongs you’ve incurred during your employment. For example, you may sue for wage compensation following an unlawful termination, which might occur when an employer lets you go based on discriminatory logic (racial or religious discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, age discrimination, etc.).
The dedicated team at Riggan Law Firm, LLC has helped numerous clients throughout Missouri and Illinois obtain favorable outcomes in unlawful retaliation cases. With over 30 years of combined experience, the legal team will work thoroughly to investigate the facts of your situation and build an aggressive case to defend your anti-discrimination rights. Any case that Riggan Law Firm, LLC takes on is handled professionally, and the client can expect every opportunity to openly communicate one-on-one with the lawyer working directly on their case.
Contact the team today to retain a dedicated employment law attorney in your case of unlawful retaliation. With Riggan Law Firm, LLC on your side, you may be able to file an employment-related lawsuit and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Speak with an attorney at Riggan Law Firm, LLC today about your employment case. Call (314) 684-8406 or fill out an online contact form here.
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