Workplace Retaliation And Discrimination

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Retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim is illegal in oregon. Discrimination, defamation, and forgery are also actionable issues. Consult an employment lawyer to review your evidence and explore legal options.

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Sustained a workplace right shoulder injury (repetitive lifting) on */*/*. WC Claim #TL32224 denied */*/*; I filed an appeal on */*/*. After submitting light-duty restrictions, my manager Cassie and area manager Tina removed me from the schedule, my assistant manager confirmed they planned to fire me, forged my signature on a timesheet, and created a "Final Pay" ledger. The owner blocked the termination, so Store Manager Cassie Simpson pivoted: spread a fabricated sexual rumor about me to staff/customers, issued two fraudulent write-ups, and cut my hours from * to */week and now hiring * new people giving them *+ hrs . Her own texts link the hour cuts to my injury and challenge my medical restrictions. I have photos, text screenshots, and witness admissions documenting everything.
This situation involves potential workers' compensation retaliation, employment discrimination, and possible defamation. Here are some key points to consider:
- Workers' Compensation Retaliation: It's illegal in New York for an employer to retaliate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim.
- Discrimination: Reducing hours or fabricating misconduct because of an injury or medical restrictions could violate labor laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or New York Human Rights Law.
- Defamation: Spreading false sexual rumors might qualify as defamation if it harms your reputation.
- Forgery: Forging your signature on a timesheet can have serious legal consequences for your employer.
Do you want help connecting with a local employment lawyer to review your evidence and explore your legal options?
Im in oregon
Oregon has laws protecting employees from retaliation for filing workers' compensation claims, as well as protections under federal laws like the ADA. Defamation, forgery, and discrimination are also actionable issues. Would you like help connecting with an employment lawyer in Oregon to review your case and evidence?