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Myself and another healthcare employee resigned our positions because we refused as managers to discriminate against employees based on race. I worked for the company less than 6 months, received pay raise and two bonuses during that time for excellent work but all went sour when I questioned and refused to break the law. I was also told to not be compliant state policy and procedures.The company is a franchise of a large company which is internationally known. I have filled for unemployment based on the above listed issues and also spoken with the EEOC and upon their review am in the process of submitting a formal complaint for investigation. This entire issue has caused me severe distress as I am out of work and it has caused me physical illness. Do I have any recourse for doing the right thing and refusing to discriminate?
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This could be a violation of the law if you were terminated in retaliation for a protected activity. I recommend that you speak with an experienced employment attorney as soon as possible and, in any case, before you file with the EEOC. The EEOC is not your advocate.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 5:25 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.