Albert is an assistant store manager for a national discount retailer.When Albert was denied a promotion to store manager he filed a claim based on religious discrimination with the EEOC,which was eventually denied.After the claim,Albert was transferred to be the assistant store manager at a location requiring a 97-mile round trip commute that takes about four hours of travel time per day.His previous worksite had been only 15 minutes from his home.

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The transfer to a far-away location that significantly increases Albert's commute time could be considered retaliation for filing the discrimination claim, even if he retained the same position and pay level. The fact that the discrimination claim was denied by the EEOC does not necessarily protect the employer from potential retaliation claims.

Albert Is an Assistant Store Manager for a National Discount