What remedies are available to victims of retaliation?

In Washington, victims of retaliation for whistleblowing activities have a few options for legal remedies. These remedies are available through state and federal law. State law remedies for victims of retaliation include damages, reinstatement to their former positions, back pay, and/or injunctive relief. Damages can include reimbursement for lost wages, benefits, and emotional suffering. The court may also order the employer to reinstate the employee to their former positions or provide compensatory back pay. Injunctive relief may also be ordered, which is a court order that tells the employer not to take retaliatory action against the employee again. Federal law remedies for victims of retaliation include similar remedies found in state law, such as damages, reinstatement, back pay, and injunctive relief. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) provides a specific set of remedies for victims of retaliatory conduct. OSHA may issue an order to the employer to cease and desist their retaliatory conduct, reinstate the employee to their former position, provide back pay, and pay damages. In conclusion, victims of retaliation for whistleblowing activities in Washington have the option of both filing a claim with the state or under federal law. Depending on the outcome of the claim, victims may be eligible to receive financial compensation, reinstatement to their former positions, or an injunctive relief order.

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