As an employee in healthcare, you face inherent disadvantages due to the hierarchical power dynamics where employers have greater authority over their staff. This imbalance can sometimes influence healthcare employers to engage in retaliatory actions, such as discrimination or wrongful termination if you report workplace violations.
It is important to fully understand your rights if you believe a healthcare employer has retaliated against you. Knowing your legal protections with one-on-one assistance from a retaliation attorney can empower you to file a lawsuit and hold the employer accountable for their actions.
Healthcare employer retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee in response to the employee engaging in legally protected activities. These activities can include:
Retaliatory actions by an employer might include demotion, reduction in hours, wrongful termination, negative performance reviews, or any other adverse response aimed at punishing the employee.
In the healthcare industry, employees have access to sensitive information and are obligated to uphold high ethical standards. Therefore, retaliation can discourage employees from speaking out about issues that could potentially affect patient care and safety.
Fortunately, there are employee retaliation protections in place to protect individuals from retaliation. Some of these include:
Relying on an attorney to file a lawsuit on your behalf, whether for healthcare whistleblower retaliation, healthcare worker retaliation, or medical retaliation, can strengthen your case and improve your chances of a fair settlement. Experienced retaliation attorneys will ensure your rights are protected and help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Fenton Jurkowitz Law Group has a team of seasoned retaliation lawyers and healthcare attorneys who can file a retaliation lawsuit on your behalf, protecting you every step of the way. Fill out our contact form on our website to connect with an experienced attorney today.