Discrimination based on retaliation

I work for this company for 3.5 years. Earlier this year, I came to HR and questioned about why I was not being considered for a promotion while everyone else who is less qualify and less seniority is being accepted for a promotion. During my meeting with HR rep. I mentioned that I think I was not being promoted because of my national origin and that I might need to seek help else where if they cannot give me an appropriate reason. One week later after my complain, the company offered me a promotion. I accepted the position with one demand for a merit increas after 6 months on the job. Three weeks on the job, I was harrassed by a verbal reprimand given from my bosses about my management style and a various other ridiculous reasons. I was approved for paid vacation for the month of June and found out while I studied abroad that HR put me on an unpaid leave of absent with no reason. On July 24, I again was harrassed by a verbal reprimand for the fact that my technicians are too loud. On August 29, I was informed that my teams are being mearged with another team and that my position was being eliminated. I was informed that the decision is made based on the business need and not my performance. On September 7, I was place on a Performance Improvement Plan for many other untruth and pretextual reasons. I believe that I have been discriminated against in retaliation for having complained of activity made unlawful. Do I have a valid case?

1 answer  |  asked Sep 11, 2001 5:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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Margaret A. Harris
Possible Retaliation Case

You may have a case. Only a more thorough analysis would reveal whether there are flaws in the employer's story, whether unlawful motivation played a part in the decision to terminate you. The law is very strict on the kind and amount of evidence necessary to prove unlawful termination, so you should consult with a lawyer who practices law in this field. If you would like an appointment, please call my legal assistant Janice Beem. If you do not choose our firm, please just make sure you select a lawyer who is experienced in this field. This is not an area of the law where generalists should tread, nor would most personal injury lawyers know the intricacies of this field of practice. Margie Harris, Houston. 713.526.5677.

posted by Margaret A. Harris  |  Sep 12, 2001 10:56 AM [EST]

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