Retaliation

Michigan Retaliation Claim Lawyers

Royal Oak • Dearborn

Laws exist to protect employees who suffer retaliation because they blew the whistle on the illegal and improper conduct of their employer. Our Royal Oak employment lawyers  represent these whistleblowers that have experienced retaliation in the workplace because they exercised their rights and sought to protect other employees or even the public. Experienced litigators, we are always ready to go to trial in retaliation cases. We use our many years of experience in employment matters to assist clients seeking restitution, including reinstatement in their jobs, back pay, or financial settlement. For more information about retaliation in the workplace and how our lawyers can help fight it, contact our employment lawyers at Pitt McGehee Palmer Rivers & Golden

Employees Exercising Their Rights

It is against the law for an employer to punish an employee for participating in protected and legal activities. Our clients include workers who have:

• Reported a violation of the law to a public body
• Refused to violate the law
• Opposed discriminatory conduct at work 
• Testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation or proceeding regarding discrimination 
• Filed a discrimination complaint
• Filed a sexual harassment complaint
• Uncovered and reported fraud and graft in accounting or other corporate practices which may affect shareholders 
• Filed a worker's compensation case and/or collected worker’s compensation benefits
• Exercised rights under the FMLA

Employers Punishing Employees

We represent employees who have been retaliated against for these and other behaviors. They have experienced termination, unwarranted discipline, demotion, change of schedule or job duties, or change of work location. Workers who have experienced this type of retaliation should consult an experienced employment lawyer. Contact our Royal Oak law firm to learn more. We can help.