Retaliation Complaint Statistics
The fact that there are employers and colleagues who would engage in illegal activities is unfortunate enough. But when those same individuals and entities seek to punish workers for their participation in efforts to investigate allegations or otherwise set the matter right, the offense is doubly objectionable. Just as there are laws in place to prevent discriminatory or harassing behaviors, so too are there laws in place to insulate employees from harmful retaliation. But the senseless disregard for these legal strictures continues to end with employers losing promotions, job assignments, or employment altogether.
If you have been targeted by your employer, supervisor, or others in your workplace because you chose to participate in a fact-finding investigation or to testify at trial, then you have a right to seek a legal resolution to the matter. Contact the Houston retaliation lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.
A Look At The Numbers
The fact that employers have not yet learned the lessons that legal precedent have set forth is clearly illustrated by the upward trend in the number of claims filed annually with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging some form of retaliation. The issues that go into determining whether something can be considered retaliatory are quite complex, and you should consult an experienced employment attorney to assess your own situation.
For the fiscal years 2000-2008, the number of retaliation complaints filed with the EEOC were as follows:
- FY 2000 – 21,613
- FY 2001 – 22,257
- FY 2002 – 22,768
- FY 2003 – 22,690
- FY 2004 – 22,740
- FY 2005 – 22,278
- FY 2006 – 22,555
- FY 2007 – 26,663
- FY 2008 – 32,690
Average Number of Complaints Filed Each Year – 24,028 (nearly 66 per day)
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It would certainly be understandable if you were angered by the treatment that you received, but that on its own will not benefit you or prevent the same troubles from striking another innocent individual. Contact the Houston retaliation lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to take a step in the right direction.