What can I do if I have a manager and a new supervisor who have both learned of my harassment lawsuit from a former employer and are now retaliating against me?
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What can I do if I have a manager and a new supervisor who have both learned of my harassment lawsuit from a former employer and are now retaliating against me?
I’ve been subjected to bullying, set up for work related failure, been inappropriately reprimanded and demeaned in front of my colleagues, inappropriately talked, been lied about to HR concerning actions in which I did not do, etc. I complained to my manager, who I mistakingly thought would be on my side, and she did nothing to stop these actions from my supervisor. She completely swept it under the rug and my supervisor retaliated against me for reporting her. Are there any laws to protect me? What steps do I need to take? I’ve already been to HR.
Asked on September 20, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The law prevents an employer from retaliating against an employee for filing certain kinds of discrimination or harasment lawsuits and, if an employee does, the employee may be able to receive compensation. Normally, that applies to situations where employer A is harassing you over a harassment claim brought against employer A itself, not a claim or lawsuit vs. different employer B. However, depending on the exact facts, it is possible that you would be protected in this case. Because the specific, detailed facts are critical to determining your rights, you are advised to consult in person with an employment law attorney to see if you do have a viable claim.
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