Wrongful Termination Retaliation Case

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Summary

Retaliation is illegal under federal and Maryland law. To prove retaliation, you must show you engaged in a protected activity, your employer took an adverse action, and there is a causal connection between the two. You can file a complaint with the EEOC or MCCR and consult an employment lawyer for further guidance.

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My employment has just been terminated. I believe It was due to retaliation.
Hello Kristen, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you provide more details about the events leading to this? Also, may I know in which country or state you were employed? This will help me provide accurate legal information applicable to your location.
Maryland
Hello Kristen, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Retaliation is illegal under federal law in the U.S. and Maryland law. You may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR).
I had a performance evaluation where I was given a PIP. I wrote a rebuttal and submitted it to HR. The PIP was never completed and I was terminated.
Hello Kristen, it seems you might have a case of wrongful termination due to retaliation. However, you need to prove retaliation. Retaliation claims must show:
*. You engaged in a protected activity.
*. Your employer took an adverse action.
*. A causal connection between the two.
You can consult an employment lawyer for better guidance.