Retaliation on the Job is Against the Law
Whistleblower retaliation can be especially difficult to deal with. A whistleblower is any person who alleges misconduct in the workplace. It is defined as disclosing information the employee believes is a violation of the law, rule or regulation, mismanagement, waste of funds, an abuse of authority or danger to the public health or safety.
With the "do more with less" refrain in the workplace, rushing to get the job done is the norm. Supervisors are encouraging a fast paced work environment and serious mistakes are happening unnoticed. As an employee, you do not have to accept this. No one should feel forced to work in an unsafe environment due to managements unfair quotas. You are not alone, there are numerous organizations willing to help you.
When an employee reports or complains against unfairness or discrepancies on the job, retaliation can occur. Many dangers to the public goes unreported due to employees fear of retaliation. Most of the time, retaliation is done by management by : unfair treatment towards the whistleblower, informing the whistleblower's coworkers of the whistleblowing, in an attempt to alienate the employee, taking away privileges the whistleblower once had, terminating the whistleblower or reducing his or her hours.
Most countries have laws to protect whistleblowers. For example, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), an employee is protected for reporting misconduct. Any action taken against an employee, for reporting misconduct, is against the law. Under Title VII, victims of retaliation can file a complaint with an agency. If the agency doesn't resolve the matter, the employee can go to the courts.
If you believe your a victim of retaliation, notify the Office of Special Counsel, an agency that investigates retaliation.
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Post a CommentThanks shirley, I just wanted people to know they have rights. In today's times, it might not be that easy to find another job. Thanks again for reading
Thank you for this important info. I think that if your workplace is so bad that you have to blow a whisle, then it may be time to start looking for another job. Peace and contentment are more important than any job, regardless of what it pays.