Atlanta Retaliation Attorney

Experienced Retaliation Attorneys Serving Clients in Atlanta, Georgia

Employees who complain about discrimination or harassment in the workplace are protected under federal law. To ensure that employees are safe to complain about illegal activities on the job, federal anti-discrimination laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who engage in “protected activity.” Retaliation can make an already challenging situation even more difficult, but legal protections are in place to help safeguard your rights. If you believe you have been retaliated against for standing up for yourself or someone else, our Atlanta retaliation attorney can provide the legal guidance and support you need to move forward with your case. Understanding your rights is the first step to defending them.

Protected activities include reporting discrimination or harassment on your behalf or for somebody else, participating in an investigation of discrimination or harassment, refusing to engage in conduct you believe to be unlawful, asking your employer about your legal rights, requesting accommodations for a disability, or taking medical leave. It’s important to note that these protections cover a wide range of actions, allowing employees to act with confidence when addressing unlawful conduct in the workplace. Employees should feel empowered to report misconduct without fear of losing their jobs or suffering other negative consequences.

Employees often fear that their employer will retaliate against them at their workplace for standing up for their rights—or for the rights of others. The retaliation can include, among other things, termination, demotion, withholding or decreasing pay, or some other employment action that alters the terms of an employee’s employment. In some cases, retaliation may also take more subtle forms, such as being passed over for a promotion, receiving negative performance reviews without justification, or being excluded from important meetings or opportunities. These actions, while not always obvious, can have a significant impact on an employee’s career and well-being.

Proof of Retaliation

Unless an employee can point to “direct” evidence of retaliation (for example, a supervisor directly telling you that you are being fired because you complained about your overtime to the Department of Labor), to succeed on a retaliation claim, an employee generally must show that:

(1) he or she engaged in a protected activity

(2) he or she suffered an adverse employment action

(3) there is a causal link between the protected activity and the adverse action

If you plan to take action that might be considered a “protected activity” and you fear that your employer may retaliate against you, the Atlanta retaliation attorneys at Weiner & Sand LLC can help guide you through the process. It is essential to have an experienced attorney who understands the complexities of these cases and can advocate on your behalf to protect your rights. Additionally, if you have already taken action that may be a “protected activity,” and your employer retaliated against you, please contact us to discuss your claim.

Contact Our Firm Today

Do not let your employer silence you through fear of retaliation, and do not let your employer get away with retaliating against you for standing up for your rights—or the rights of others! Our experienced legal team is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact our Atlanta retaliation attorney today for a consultation, and let us help you fight back against unlawful retaliation in the workplace.