Retaliatory Discharge
/ˌrɛtəˈliːəˌtɔːri dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The termination of employment as a retaliatory act against an employee for engaging in legally protected activities such as whistleblowing or filing complaints.
The employee filed a lawsuit alleging retaliatory discharge after being fired for reporting safety violations.
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Commentary
Retaliatory discharge claims often hinge on proving that the discharge was motivated by an employee's protected conduct rather than legitimate business reasons.
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