Do You Need a Philadelphia Employment Retaliation Attorney?
What is a retaliatory discharge?
If you were discharged from your job, in most cases, this simply means that you were fired. However, a retaliatory discharge means that you were fired as the result of your engagement in what is known as a protected activity.
You engage in a protected activity when you oppose something that your employer participates in and knows is illegal. You may have informed your employer that the act was illegal, or that you planned to report him or her to the authorities. You may even have gone as far as making the report. Regardless, under federal law, your employer is prohibited from terminating you because you opposed his or her unlawful conduct.
Another type of protected activity is when you are called upon to participate in an investigation, hearing or lawsuit about potentially illegal actions on the part of your employer. You are protected for participating in an investigation even if your employer is eventually found to be innocent as a result of the investigation.
What to do if you are the victim
You should be aware of your legal rights if your Philadelphia employment dispute results in what you feel is a retaliatory discharge. The firm of Nancy O’Mara Ezold, P.C. has knowledgeable attorneys who can let you know what your options are if you wish to pursue a claim for such a discharge.
A successful claim needs to show the following:
- That you opposed your employer in a protected activity
- That you were terminated — or otherwise suffered job or career damage — in relation to your opposition of the protected activity
In certain circumstances, a Philadelphia retaliatory discharge attorney may also need to demonstrate that your employer knew you were engaged in a protected activity before terminating your employment. The only way that your employer can avoid liability is to show that he or she had a genuine reason for your termination, one that was not related to your protected activity.
When you need a Philadelphia lawyer for retaliatory discharge
Unfortunately, proving that you are a victim of retaliatory discharge can be difficult. Some individuals choose to engage in Philadelphia employment mediation in order to address their concerns regarding this issue. Still, that does not always result in the desired outcome of a restored position, or payment of lost wages and benefits. You may need advice from a qualified and experienced Philadelphia retaliatory attorney, and you may need to contract the services of professionals who can investigate and prepare evidence to substantiate your retaliatory discharge claim. If you find this to be the case, discuss your situation with the firm of Nancy O’Mara Ezold, P.C. We feel confident we can provide the aggressive advocacy you deserve.
Contact a Philadelphia employment retaliation attorney
Contact the firm of Nancy O’Mara Ezold, P.C. online or at (610) 660-5585 if you need a Philadelphia retaliation attorney. Our experienced staff is committed to client satisfaction and obtaining outstanding results in the field of employment law.
