Austin National Origin Retaliation Attorney

People of All Nationalities Have Protected Rights

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for government agencies or businesses with over 15 employees, to discriminate against applicants or employees based on their national origin. This does not necessarily refer to the country that the worker or applicant was born in; the country that your ancestors immigrated from can also be your nation of origin.

Since this important legislation passed, complaints have been filed every year against discriminatory practices. Unfortunately, not every complaint leads to the change that one would hope for. Some employees only face increased harassment when they return to work. This is called retaliation, and it is an illegal practice.

Types of Retaliation

At the offices of Austin workplace retaliation attorneys Melton & Kumler, we are prepared to fight against many different forms of retaliation against employees who file complaints of national origin discrimination. Some examples of common retaliation tactics include:

• Unwarranted dismissal, demotion, or discipline
• Unjustified negative reviews
• Threats against an employee’s job or health
• Any tactics intended to intimidate a reasonable person into dropping the complaint

It is important to note that the laws against retaliation only apply to egregious offenses, and not to all negative employment actions. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies as retaliation, speak with an Austin employment attorney.

Contact Us

If you have been fighting discrimination on the basis of national origin at your job, do not let a prejudiced employer intimidate you into silence. Help is available to you during every step of your difficult struggle. Contact Austin national origin retaliation lawyers Melton & Kumler at 513-330-0017.