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how do I sue my employer for retaliation
Asked on Jun 16th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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I have been employeed by the same company 8 years. My ex boyfriend stole my keys in December. I did press charges and he was convicted. unforunatly in the process of of our legal case , he broke into my job several times and was caught on camera. As a result of that I got demoted at work. Not only did I get demoted but I was pulled by my employer into the dining room of my job while I was on the clock and in front of customers and other employees.
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You can only sue your employer for retaliation if you engage in what is called a "protected activity" and then you are fired for it. I do not see any protected activity mentioned in your post.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2014 at 7:48 AM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.