Retaliation Attorney Serving San Antonio
Generally, an employer cannot retaliate against an employee for complaining about a minimum wage and overtime violations or because the employee opposed discrimination in the workplace. Additionally, an employer cannot retaliate against an employee for taking FMLA or military leave.
Typically, these anti-retaliation provisions make it illegal for an employer to take adverse action against an employee for:
- Filing a lawsuit or complaint;
- Notifying a state or federal agency; or
- Filing a formal complaint within the company.
Retaliation laws are complex and are depend the facts of each individual case. Additionally, certain laws only protect employees who complain to the correct department, agency, or regulatory entity. Thus, if you have a claim and fear retaliation, contact our employment lawyers immediately.