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What to Do if You're a Victim of Employer Retaliation
Although the employment-at-will doctrine prevents most employees from maintaining a lawsuit for wrongful termination against a former employer, the factor of employer retaliation, if proved, can make the decisive difference to the outcome of your workplace rights lawsuit.
Contact an experienced employment law attorney at the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher to see whether employer retaliation might have played a role in the loss of your job or in the stagnation of your career.
Call 866-719-5614 if you're a victim of retaliation by your employer
Retaliation against an employee for taking advantage of protected workplace rights can support a claim for wrongful termination, discrimination or harassment, depending on the specific circumstances. Our lawyers can investigate and present claims for employer retaliation in cases such as the following:
- Dismissal or demotion for filing a workers' compensation claim
- Termination during or following a pregnancy leave, disability leave or other medical leave rights protected under the federal FMLA
- Unfavorable treatment following an attempt to invoke rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act
- Termination or discipline for reporting discrimination or sexual harassment
- Termination, demotion or unfavorable treatment for supporting someone else's claim of discrimination or sexual harassment
- Employer retaliation related to investigation of unlawful wage and hour practices
Philadelphia workplace rights attorney John Gallagher has 17 years of experience with the investigation and proof of complex employment litigation. He began his career representing Fortune 100 corporations on the management side of employment law, and the insights into employer behavior he gained from this experience continue to benefit his clients today.
We know how to even the odds between you and your employer
At the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher, we know how to confront your employer on equal terms in retaliation cases. Our ability to streamline the case by focusing on the issues and limiting discovery means that even cases headed for litigation can often be resolved within six months.
To learn more about our effectiveness in workplace rights litigation in Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, or anywhere else in southeastern Pennsylvania, contact Law Offices of John A. Gallagher in Paoli.