Yes. The Supreme Court held in Crawford v. Metro. Gov’t of Nashville, 555 U.S.271, 279-80 (2009) that an employee’s participation in an employer’s internal investigation of another worker’s harassment complaint constitutes opposition to unlawful discrimination protected by Title VII.
Whistleblower retaliation laws also protect witnesses in both internal and government investigations. See our article: Does retaliation against an employee due to the employee’s testimony in federal court violate civil rights laws?
To learn more about the rights of victims of sexual harassment, see our survival guide for employees:
Maryland Washington DC Virginia Discrimination Attorneys
Hiring a proven and effective advocate is critical to obtaining the maximum recovery in an employment discrimination case. U.S. News and Best Lawyers® have named Zuckerman Law a Tier 1 firm in Litigation – Labor and Employment in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you. To schedule a preliminary consultation, click here or call us at (202) 262-8959.
SexualHarassment_Infographic_draft
