Retaliation After Reporting Discrimination or Harassment Services at CEW Law Office – Hollywood, Florida
At CEW Law Office, we are committed to protecting employees who speak up. If you’ve faced punishment or backlash after reporting discrimination, harassment, or illegal workplace conduct, you are not alone — and you are protected by law. Our firm stands ready to defend your rights and hold wrongdoers accountable.
Understanding Hostile Work Environment – Definition and Defense
What Is Retaliation?
Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as reporting discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful behavior in the workplace. Retaliation is illegal under federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), as well as Florida state law.
Examples of retaliatory actions by an employer include:
- Termination, demotion, or denial of promotion
- Pay cuts or reduction of hours
- Unwarranted discipline or poor performance reviews
- Reassignment to less favorable duties
- Harassment, threats, or social isolation
- Blacklisting or damaging references
Retaliation is illegal even if the original discrimination or harassment claim is ultimately not proven—you are protected simply for raising the concern in good faith.
Know Your Rights
- File a complaint with your employer following internal grievance policies
- Submit a charge of discrimination or harassment with the Equal
- Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Florida Commission on Human Relations
- Pursue a lawsuit for damages, including lost wages, emotional distress, and legal fees
- Seek injunctive relief, such as changes to workplace policies or the removal of offenders