You may have a retaliation case if you were fired or terminated because you:**
• Reported or complained about discrimination or harassment ;
• Told your employer that you have a serious medical condition or disability;
• Took or requested Family Medical Leave Act FMLA leave;
• Requested a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the ADA;
• Made a complaint or report that a patient has been exposed to a substantial risk of harm and/or a patient safety issue or concern which violates the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing professional practice, or for making a good faith request for a nursing peer review, under Texas Occupations Code §301.4025, §303.005, & §301.413; 22 Tex. Administrative Code §217.19; and the Texas Health and Safety Code Section §161.131;
• Refused to commit an illegal act under Sabine Pilot;
• Requested, made a claim for, or took Workers’ compensation or Workmen’s compensation insurance; and/or
• Opposed unlawful conduct.
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