It is widely known that employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for engaging in "protected activity." But what is "protected activity"? Unfortunately, the definition of "protected ...

A recent decision clarifies that not every workplace complaint qualifies as protected activity, even when documented in ...

October 10, 2023 - "Protected activity." One of the most noteworthy HR buzz words. But what does it actually mean and how should businesses go about managing employees who engage in such activity? In ...

An employee's demotion wasn't retaliation because, among other factors, it took place almost a year after the employee engaged in protected conduct, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled ...

A daycare and preschool and its third-party HR provider did not retaliate against an employee by firing her for leaving work for medical reasons, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled ...