You Have the Right to Be Treated Fairly
Even if you have not been subjected to discrimination or a hostile workplace, you might find yourself retaliated against by your employer. Retaliation can include demotion, suspension, termination or any other action that adversely affects the terms of your employment or your ability to perform your job.
Typically, individuals find themselves being retaliated against if they have complained about illegal activity, discrimination, workplace harassment or unsafe work conditions. If you have been retaliated against, contact the law office of Kathlynne Ramirez, Esq. LLC so we can begin building your case.
Sometimes the worst-case scenario is the best for your future.
The best way to establish a good case for retaliation is from detailed note taking. There are several ways you can strengthen your case if you feel you are already being retaliated against, including:
- If your company provides a hotline for the purpose of complaining about the workplace, you should identify yourself on the call even if it is an anonymous hotline.
- Make a record of situations, instances or conversations you have with management. Purchase a day-planner to make your notes so times and dates are also recorded.
- Keep accurate and fact-based notes about communications or meetings. An easy way to do this is to send yourself an e-mail to record not only the conversation, but a timeline.
- Be polite, respectful and honest in your communications with supervisors or managers. There is nothing wrong with saying "I believe this is racial discrimination" if you have facts and instances to back up your claim.
Another point should be made about anonymous hotlines. Many companies provide them as a forum for employees to complain or comment on illegal, unethical or discriminatory processes in the workplace. They are typically anonymous so the employees can vent their frustrations without the fear of retaliation. Unfortunately, the best way to protect yourself from retaliation is to be up front and honest on the hotline. You have an immediate safety net. If you are retaliated against following a complaint, it is easy to see a cause and effect if you identified yourself on the phone call. Contact a Maryland retaliation lawyer sooner rather than later.
Contact a Gaithersburg Wrongful Termination Attorney
If you feel you have been retaliated against in your workplace, contact the law office of Kathlynne Ramirez, Esq. LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our office hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and PayPal as payment.
