Federal law prohibits an employer from engaging in retaliation.  If an employee complains about discrimination in the workplace and an employee takes any adverse action against the employee, there may be a retaliation claim. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 any employee who cooperates with an internal investigation of discrimination has protection.

Many times a supervisor or manager will punish the employee who complains of the harassment.  Companies like to silence people who come forward for a variety of reasons.  There are strict time limits for filing a claim of discrimination or retaliation in Illinois and it is very important to speak with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as you experience retaliation or discrimination.  Some companies will do an internal investigation and delay the investigation beyond the time limit available for you to file your claim with either the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Illinois Department of Human Rights. 

You may be the victim of retaliation by giving truthful statements of what you witnessed.  Many times an employee will be brought into an investigation and asked what he/she saw.  In some instances the employer will discipline the employee for giving a truthful version of the events that took place because the employer is trying to cover their tracks.  Don't be afraid to stick up for yourself and assert your rights. It is unlawful for an employer to discipline you for giving a truthful account of what takes place at work.

The Law Offices of Peter M. LaSorsa, P.C. represents individuals throughout in the state of Illinois when they have been terminated or otherwise had negative job actions as a result of reporting discriminatory conduct. Attorney Peter LaSorsa can help you with the following:

Employee rights issues;
Sexual Harassment;
Title VII actions;
Gender discrimination, including equal pay and promotion ("glass ceiling") matters;
Racial discrimination;
Sexual orientation discrimination;
Age discrimination;
Discrimination against individuals with disabilities;
Voting rights;
First amendment rights of free speech and protest;
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission("EEOC") complaints;
Illinois Department of Human Rights ("IDHR") complaints.

Attorney Peter LaSorsa is not afraid to fight large corporations on your behalf. If you  have been discriminated against please contact me for a free consultation. I don't charge unless you recover.

CONTACT attorney Peter LaSorsa online or call 24/7 309-712-1145 or 312-505-5038.  Also visit my Blog.