Prevent Wrongful Termination and Employer Retaliation
As an employee, you have the right to report illegal activities or incidences of discrimination or harassment without worrying about losing your job. Employers are not allowed to terminate workers as a means of retaliation against someone protected by law. This includes filing workers' compensation claims or wishing to exercise your freedom of religion.
When retaliation does occur, you may be able to pursue a wrongful termination claim against your employer. The Oliver Law Firm stands up for workers who have suffered retaliation and aggressively pursues claims against employers for their actions. Attorney Ken Oliver has practiced employment law in Eastern Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia metro area for more than 30 years, and he remains committed to protecting the rights of his clients.
Retaliation does not have to result in termination. It can also occur in the form of demotions or pay cuts, the withholding of wages or suddenly poor employee reviews that prevent transfers, bonuses or promotions. Contact the Oliver Law Firm to learn more.
In order to prove retaliation, it must be shown that the retaliatory discharge or other retaliation was the result of protected conduct on behalf of the employee. Proving this can be difficult, since employers will generally offer a false pretext for the motivating factor. The Oliver Law Firm will work to discover the real reason for the retaliation.
Employee Activities Protected from Retaliation
Employees in Pennsylvania and across the United States are protected from wrongful termination and retaliation for certain activities, which include:
- Taking pregnancy, family or medical leave
- Filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits after an on the job injury
- Filing an unpaid wages claim
- Serving on jury duty
- Reporting or refusing to participate in fraud, safety violations or other illegal activities
- Filing a complaint of discrimination or harassment
If you believe that you have been retaliated against by your employer, it is important to know the federal or state laws that were broken by your employer. At the Oliver Law Firm, you will find a strong ally to protect your rights under the law.
Contact the Oliver Law Firm
Get the answers you need about your wrongful termination or retaliation at the Oliver Law Firm, in Springhouse, Pennsylvania. Contact the firm to arrange an initial consultation, where you can speak with employment lawyer Ken Oliver about your situation. Call toll free to make an appointment at 877-531-6719.
