When facing harassment or discrimination at work, it is best to file a complaint with your supervisor or human resources department.
However, sometimes management can brush off the situation or can even become upset towards the victim for complaining in the first place. If an employer feels they’re being attacked, then they may look to get even with the employee. This is where retaliation comes into play.
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Any activity that dissuades an employee from reporting a possible violation can be a form of retaliation. There are different ways an employer may show retaliation against an employee. Depending on the situation and the harasser, severity may vary.
Protection against retaliation applies to all employees, employment agencies, and labor organizations covered by the Equal Employment Opportunity laws. This includes applicants, current employees, and former employees. Let's take a closer look at some of the more subtle forms of retaliation.
If you’re flatout denied advancement where you work after making a harassment or discrimination report, this is a type of retaliation.
A recent survey determined that a salary increase is the primary driving force behind nearly 40% of people looking for a new job.
So what does advancement opportunities usually lead to in the workplace? It SHOULD lead to an increase in salary. If you receive more responsibilities and work without an increase, it’s another sign of retaliation.
Unfortunately, this type of retaliation might be one of the hardest to prove as an employee and many may find it easier to just find another job.
Speaking of receiving more responsibilities, another subtle sign of retaliation at work is that you’re asked to do way more than your usual workload. Of course, as an employer this doesn’t mean you can’t ask more of your employees without giving raises every time, but a sign of retaliation in this sense is if one particular employee is always singled out to do more work over others.
Everyone at the job taking on additional responsibilities doesn't qualify…that’s just how the work world works.
But, if you’re an employee and your boss almost exclusively requires you to complete tasks outside of your responsibilities without an increase in pay…they might be retaliating against you.
Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation can inflict a negative impact on employee morale. If negative action falls against you after having made a discrimination or harassment report, you likely are facing retaliation. No matter the type of retaliation you face, you are under the protection of the EEOC and have a right to report it.
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