How To Identify, Prevent, And Respond To Retaliation Harassment In The Workplace
Retaliation harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can negatively affect both employees and the company. Employers must understand how to identify, prevent, and respond to retaliation harassment to create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Identifying Retaliation Harassment Retaliation harassment is defined as any adverse action taken against an employee because they have made a complaint of harassment or discrimination or have participated in an investigation or proceeding related to such a complaint. This can include, but is not limited to, demotion, firing, or threats of violence. Some signs that retaliation harassment may be occurring in the workplace include: An employee who has recently made a complaint of harassment or discrimination experiences a change in their work conditions or treatment. An employee who has participated in an investigation or proceeding related to a complaint of harassment or discrimination is targeted for negative or a...