I am employed by a security company that places guards on client sites. I have been on this job site for 8 years, way before this company got the contract. I recently brought a harassment complaint against supervisor to HR, and I was told that I would not have any more problems from that supervisor. But, within 3 days I was contacted by HR and told that I will be removed from the client’s site and sent elsewhere. I feel that my supervisor colluded with the client to retaliate against me. What should I do?
Ann Kiernan replies:
An adverse employment action—such as your involuntary transfer– is not retaliatory just because it happened after you complained about harassment. You continue to be subject to all of your job requirements and the employer’s rules and policies. To establish a claim of retaliation, you will have to be able to show—with evidence–that the transfer action was motivated by resentment of your complaint. My advice: Consult a local employment law attorney and explore your options.
Posted 01-27-2020
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