After that, her job duties were reduced, her accounts were transferred, she was excluded from meetings, her performance objectives were changed, and her job title was altered. At trial, the jury found that CPI had not originally discriminated against Ms. Passantino in failing to promote her, but it had retaliated against her for her complaint. On appeal, the entire award except the punitive damages was affirmed, and the case was sent back for a new trial on that issue. To avoid retaliation claims, always treat complainants with respect, even if their concerns turn out to be exaggerated or untrue. Don t allow co-workers to retaliate against the complainant either.
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