Protected activities are specific workplace actions that federal and New York state laws shield from employer retaliation. When you report discrimination, participate in an investigation, file a complaint with the EEOC or New York State Division of Human Rights, or exercise your workplace rights under laws like FMLA or ADA,

Yes, your former employer can and sometimes does retaliate against you after you’ve left – whether you resigned, were terminated, or retired. Post-employment retaliation happens when employers punish ex-employees for protected activities like filing discrimination complaints, reporting safety violations, or supporting a colleague’s harassment claim. This illegal practice typically takes

Temporal proximity is the time gap between when you engage in a protected workplace activity (like reporting discrimination or filing an EEOC complaint) and when your employer takes negative action against you. When these events happen suspiciously close together – typically within three months – courts often view this timing

When you face workplace retaliation after reporting discrimination, harassment, or other illegal conduct, you’re entitled to various forms of compensation. Understanding these potential damages helps you evaluate your case strength and set realistic expectations for recovery. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what compensation you can seek in retaliation

When you’ve experienced workplace retaliation after reporting discrimination, harassment, or other violations, knowing exactly how to seek help from government agencies can make the difference between a successful claim and a missed opportunity. While internal reporting is often the first step, government agencies provide critical protections and remedies when your

When you speak up about illegal activities at work, you’re doing the right thing—but it can sometimes put your career at risk. Whistleblowers have unique legal protections designed to shield them from retaliation. If you’ve reported violations or are considering doing so, understanding these special protections can make the difference

Have you recently reported discrimination, participated in a workplace investigation, or stood up for your legal rights at work? If you’ve noticed negative changes in how you’re treated afterward, you might be experiencing workplace retaliation – a serious and illegal form of employer misconduct that affects thousands of workers annually.

When you’ve reported discrimination or stood up for your workplace rights, any negative action that follows can feel like retaliation. But employers have a legitimate need to maintain workplace standards and address performance issues. So how do you tell the difference between lawful discipline and illegal retaliation? This distinction isn’t

When you stand up against workplace discrimination or harassment, report illegal activity, or exercise your legal rights, you hope your employer will respect your actions. Unfortunately, some respond with retaliation instead. If you’re facing backlash after a protected activity, creating a thorough paper trail can be the difference between a

When people think about workplace retaliation, they often imagine the most obvious scenario: getting fired after reporting discrimination or harassment. But many employees are surprised to learn that retaliation frequently takes more subtle forms that can be just as damaging to your career and well-being. If you’ve engaged in protected