Retaliation / Whistleblower Attorney

Do you believe your employer retaliated against you for speaking out? Raising concerns to your employer about unlawful conduct is generally considered “protected activity” that your employer cannot lawfully use as a reason to fire you. However, many employees who voice concerns about the workplace – commonly referred to as “whistleblowers” – place a target on their back, and many employers do retaliate against whistleblowers to get rid of employees who complain about wrongdoing.

Proving retaliation can be difficult because most employers understand retaliation is unlawful and do not share the true motivations for their retaliatory decisions. Many employers attempt to justify retaliatory decisions by falsely claiming there were legitimate reasons for a termination, demotion, failure to promote, etc. Whether you were already terminated or believe your employer is trying to build a case against you to justify a future termination, if you believe you are the victim of retaliation, you should discuss your situation with an Arizona employment lawyer to better understand your legal rights and ensure you are taking the appropriate steps to document evidence in support of your potential retaliation claim.