San Antonio First Amendment Retaliation Lawyers
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects all public employees from retaliation in response to exercising their freedoms of speech at the workplace. The amendment makes it illegal to take preventative or retaliatory action against those asserting their freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, and petitioning. If you as a public employee speak out against unfair workplace practices, then federal law prohibits your employer from taking aggressive steps against you in retaliation.
If you have been a victim of workplace retaliation in response to public speeches or announcements you have made, then you deserve to take legal action against the offender. The San Antonio First Amendment retaliation lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP are dedicated to helping people like you seek the justice they deserve. Call our offices today at 800-681-6932 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.
What is the First Amendment?
The First Amendment states that:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Under this federal law, all government agencies are prohibited from retaliating against employees who express their freedoms of speech in the workplace. Employers are not allowed to strike back against workers who publicly announce or discuss unfair or unsafe work environments. However, the First Amendment does not cover private companies.
The Many Forms of Retaliation
There are numerous forms of workplace retaliation that an employee may experience. Be aware of the following, because not all of them may obviously appear to be retaliatory actions:
- Job termination
- Job or shift demotion
- Failure to receive benefits
- Cut in wages
- Failure to promote
- Verbal harassment
Contact Us
If you suffered workplace retaliation in response to a public speech or announcement that you made, then you have a right to pursue justice from the offending party. Contact the San Antonio First Amendment retaliation lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP today at 800-681-6932 to learn more about how we can help you.