Were you a victim of workplace sexual harassment or discrimination? You have the right to report the harassment to protect the safety of you and your co-workers. A company should respond to a harassment report appropriately by reviewing the claim and punishing the harasser.
However, not all companies take the right steps to protect their employees. Some companies will attempt to retaliate against employees to protect the company’s reputation. Here are a few signs that would indicate that your company is retaliating against you:
1. Unexplainable termination
You may find that you are being suddenly terminated after reporting harassment. This may be your company’s attempt to resolve the issue, especially if the harasser has a higher job position than you.
2. Sudden changes to your job
After reporting workplace harassment, you may be told that your job position is changing. As a result, you may be working in a different department and expected to complete new tasks. You may not have the qualifications to meet these new tasks, forcing you out of your job.
3. Being overworked or underworked
Your employer may be giving you more work than usual after making a report. This work may overwhelm you to the point that you need to find a new job. Conversely, you may have so little work that you no longer seem necessary for a job.
If any of these issues begin after filing a harassment report, your company may be retaliating against you. You have legal rights that protect you from retaliation after filing a harassment report. Reaching out for legal guidance to learn more about your options is always wise.