Retaliation Claim

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Retaliation Claim Lawyers

Many people won't complain about sexual harassment, discrimination, or other mistreatment in the workplace because they are afraid of retaliation. While this does happen, you should know that you can file a claim against your employer for retaliation. The employment law attorneys of Logan & Logan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are very experienced in handling these types of claims.

Here are some examples of retaliation:

• A woman feels that she has been sexually harassed at work and complains about it to Human Resources. Right afterwards, she is given a desk in a room, doing nothing.
• A man in his 50s complains about younger employees being treated more favorably at work. The man is immediately demoted by his employer.
• A man is injured at work and files a workers' compensation claim. The employer fires the employee.

State and federal laws prevent your employer from retaliating against you for filing a legal claim or for complaining about something that is a recognized legal right. If your employee does take adverse action against you, the courts are open to hearing your claim.

Your retaliation claim may be even stronger than the underlying claim. For example, even if you do not have a strong case for sexual harassment or discrimination, you may have a strong claim for retaliation if your employer takes any adverse action against you for filing a complaint.

If you have questions or concerns regarding a retaliation claim, contact our lawyers today for your free initial telephone consultation. From our office in Pittsburgh, we serve the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and Western Pennsylvania.