1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,583 [NARRATOR]: Sean hadn't been at his job 2 00:00:01,583 --> 00:00:03,810 very long when he noticed his supervisor never wore 3 00:00:03,810 --> 00:00:06,420 his safety glasses when entering a job site. 4 00:00:06,420 --> 00:00:08,563 One day, Sean decided to bring the issue up. 5 00:00:08,563 --> 00:00:10,980 [SEAN]: Hey, Greg, don't forget to put on your glasses. 6 00:00:10,980 --> 00:00:12,522 [GREG]: Don't worry, man, I'm just 7 00:00:12,522 --> 00:00:16,440 going to be here a few minutes, in and out like a flash. 8 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:18,660 [NARRATOR]: After this happened a few more times, 9 00:00:18,660 --> 00:00:20,940 Sean emailed Greg's supervisor explaining 10 00:00:20,940 --> 00:00:22,873 that he was concerned for Greg's safety, 11 00:00:22,873 --> 00:00:25,290 and that Greg was setting a bad example for the other crew 12 00:00:25,290 --> 00:00:26,250 members. 13 00:00:26,250 --> 00:00:28,320 Sean's concern was investigated. 14 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:30,270 A few weeks later, Sean noticed Greg 15 00:00:30,270 --> 00:00:31,920 was acting odd towards him. 16 00:00:31,920 --> 00:00:35,700 And he wasn't invited to Alex's 10-year recognition lunch. 17 00:00:35,700 --> 00:00:38,280 Finally, during a morning tailgate meeting, 18 00:00:38,280 --> 00:00:39,215 the foreman remarked. 19 00:00:39,215 --> 00:00:40,590 [FOREMAN]: All right, folks, make 20 00:00:40,590 --> 00:00:42,720 sure you wear your safety glasses or somebody might 21 00:00:42,720 --> 00:00:43,920 tell on you. 22 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:46,410 [NARRATOR]: Later that day, Greg confronted Sean. 23 00:00:46,410 --> 00:00:50,735 [GREG]: I know you were the snitch that ratted on me. 24 00:00:50,735 --> 00:00:52,610 [NARRATOR]: Sean talks with his friend, Nicky. 25 00:00:52,610 --> 00:00:55,950 He tells her what he's been experiencing and then asks 26 00:00:55,950 --> 00:00:57,380 [SEAN]: Is this retaliation? 27 00:00:57,380 --> 00:01:01,960 I thought retaliation was more like being fired. 28 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:03,700 [NICKY]: I think it's retaliation. 29 00:01:03,700 --> 00:01:06,250 You're right that retaliation includes being fired or not 30 00:01:06,250 --> 00:01:09,340 being promoted, but it can also be more subtle like what 31 00:01:09,340 --> 00:01:10,720 you're experiencing. 32 00:01:10,720 --> 00:01:14,033 It can be teasing, shunning or exclusion by coworkers. 33 00:01:14,033 --> 00:01:16,450 Really it's when someone takes negative action against you 34 00:01:16,450 --> 00:01:19,510 or harasses you for events such as reporting a concern, 35 00:01:19,510 --> 00:01:21,760 participating in an investigation 36 00:01:21,760 --> 00:01:24,257 or exercising other lawful rights. 37 00:01:24,257 --> 00:01:25,840 I really think you need to let someone 38 00:01:25,840 --> 00:01:28,530 know what you're experiencing.