Lake Oswego Employment Retaliation Attorneys Protecting Employee Rights Across Oregon
Employers sometimes make decisions that negatively affect their employees. While some of these actions may be lawful, others – particularly those taken in response to an employee exercising their legal rights – can constitute unlawful workplace retaliation.
If you believe you’ve experienced retaliation in your workplace, The Law Offices of Judy Snyder can help. With more than 70 years of combined experience, our all-woman legal team offers knowledgeable, compassionate, and strategic advocacy to employees across Oregon. We are committed to helping you understand your employment law rights and take meaningful steps toward resolution.
What Is Workplace Retaliation?
Under Oregon and federal law, it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for participating in protected workplace activities. Examples of such activities include:
- Taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or Oregon’s equivalent
- Filing a workers’ compensation claim
- Reporting discrimination, harassment, or unlawful conduct
- Participating in an internal or external investigation
- Engaging in whistleblowing activities
- Attending jury duty or discussing workplace conditions with colleagues
If you’ve suffered consequences after engaging in any of these activities, you may have a valid retaliation claim.
Common Forms Of Workplace Retaliation
For a retaliation claim, an adverse action is defined as an action that reasonably would have dissuaded a reasonable worker from making a report or disclosure of a violation of the law. Retaliation can take many shapes. Some of the most frequent examples include:
- Wrongful termination – Being fired for reporting misconduct or asserting your rights
- Exclusion and isolation – Being left out of meetings or projects to undermine your role
- Adverse job changes – Sudden demotion, reduced hours, or undesirable shift assignments
- Unjust disciplinary action – Negative performance reviews or write-ups used as a pretext for termination
If you’ve experienced any of these actions, you don’t have to navigate the next steps alone.
Connect With Legal Advocates Who Listen, Understand, And Guide
Based in Lake Oswego and serving clients throughout Oregon, The Law Offices of Judy Snyder is here to help you understand your options and protect your rights. We take the time to listen, assess your situation, and offer strategic, informed guidance grounded in decades of legal experience.
To schedule a confidential consultation, call us at 503-894-7478 or reach out to us online.