after calling HR i was retaliated against. what can i do?
i called the HR department of the company i work for to inform them of the abuse of our facilities equipment and the safety issue that was created by this abuse. i had originally said something to my manager about it and his response was "frankly i dont care.". so i called HR after work and spoke with them about the incident and was told it would be looked into. the next day at work iwas told i would be moved to a more physically demanding entry level position. i was alos told to sign a write up from over a week ago. most write ups are handed out the day of. am i being retaliated against? thx- jimi
1 answer | asked Aug 29, 2012 07:10 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
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That being said, it sounds as if you are being retaliated against. Employers can legally retaliate unless the retaliation is due to (a) your race, age, gender, etc., (b) your complaint of discrimination or supporting someone else's complaint, (c) your having taken advantage of worker's comp or unemployment or demanded that your wages be paid correctly, or (d) you are a whistleblower for certain types of complaints. The whistleblower laws generally require that you make a complaint to the government, which you do not appear to have done. You should see an employment attorney ASAP to see whether and how you can protect your rights.
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posted by Christopher Ezold | Aug 29, 2012 07:29 AM [EST]
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