Retaliation An employer is not permitted to terminate you for such actions as whistle blowing - that is, telling the proper authorities about illegal activities in which they are taking part. It is also wrongful termination if they fire you for something you have done legally, or that they hav...
What is Security Bank’s commitment to non-retaliation? Security Bank shall prohibit discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation against any employee who reports suspected employee offenses or irregularities in good faith. Retaliatory actions shall be considered as misconduct and considered as an offense...
Retaliation protections Employees are protected from being fired as a form of retaliation for engaging in legally protected activities, such as filing a complaint about workplace discrimination or harassment, participating in an investigation, or whistleblowing on illegal activities within the organization....
It is not legally bindingin California, and you do not have to sign it. If an employer insists on including one, you have the right to refuse or negotiate the terms out of the contract. Consulting with an employment lawyer before signing any agreements is always a good idea to ensure tha...
engaged in the Freedom of Navigation operations around the gulf, on the grounds that it was legally considered an international body of water. Forces shot down two Libyan fighter jets. [Pictured: 1981 - A U.S. Navy McDonnell F-4J Phantom II of Fighter Squadron VF-74 Be-Devilers escorting...
So, a coworker who talks loudly, snaps their gum, and leans over your desk when they talk with you, isdemonstrating inappropriate, rude, obnoxious behavior, but it does not create a legally defined hostile work environment. On the other hand, a coworker who tells sexually explicit jokes and...
That information is considered private under the law. That said, employers may legally ask employees to provide medical certification that the existing condition exists. In this case, a doctor’s note may be required. A doctor's note that has been signed, dated, and written on the doctor...
Internal whistleblowing is when someone makes a report within an organisation. Companies in the EU with at least 49 employees are now legally required to implementinternal whistleblowing channelsfor this purpose so that employees and other stakeholders can speak up if they become aware of misconduct...
An official strike follows these processes and is thus legally recognized and protected under the law by the NLRB. Workers who engage in an official strike can enjoy protection from retaliation by their employer, such as being disciplined or dismissed.1 Strikes are undertaken as part of the colle...
Due to the expense of carrying an important employee that is not working, companies should be mindful when imposing a garden leave. In addition, companies may find themselves legally unable to impose a garden leave. Therefore, when determining whether or not to place an employee on a garden le...