often drink alcohol during his or her off time, that information is protected. Other actions that could be considered protected include taking time off to tend to a sick family member, or collecting worker's compensation because of an on-the-job accident.
             · Cooperation with investigations
             Complaints about a company can lead to investigations and often time's employees are asked to participate in the proceedings. Whether the investigation is conducted internally or externally, those asked to cooperate are protected from company retaliation. Such proceedings usually include answering questions, submitting statements or offering evidence. If an investigation leads to a trial, the employee could be called upon as a witness. Any retaliation based on cooperation with such an investigation would be illegal.
             After an employee has participated in any of the above-mentioned protected activities, an employer should make an ef
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