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So I'm involved in an FMLA DOL and EEOC complaint against my employer who happens to be a big public university in Texas.
They are now instructing my co-workers and those that have worked with me the past 3 years that are still employed by the University to not talk to the DOL unless the DOL goes through legal first. This started after the DOL had already talked to some employees. Obviously former employees have stepped forward and had plenty to say.
Any idea why a university who should have nothing to hide would do this tactic? Also I have to say, it seems like an intimidation tactic against employees who may feel less cooperative for fear of doing something wrong against their employers wishes when legal makes asks.
I should also note, giant Know Your Rights federal posters have appeared all the sudden in our building and they had not been there before in the 11 years prior to my complaints.
Thoughts and next moves? Should I ask my fellow co workers to be proactive and disregard the universities legal ask? I'm pretty sure they can't require not cooperating with federal investigations.
Much appreciated in advance.
They are now instructing my co-workers and those that have worked with me the past 3 years that are still employed by the University to not talk to the DOL unless the DOL goes through legal first. This started after the DOL had already talked to some employees. Obviously former employees have stepped forward and had plenty to say.
Any idea why a university who should have nothing to hide would do this tactic? Also I have to say, it seems like an intimidation tactic against employees who may feel less cooperative for fear of doing something wrong against their employers wishes when legal makes asks.
I should also note, giant Know Your Rights federal posters have appeared all the sudden in our building and they had not been there before in the 11 years prior to my complaints.
Thoughts and next moves? Should I ask my fellow co workers to be proactive and disregard the universities legal ask? I'm pretty sure they can't require not cooperating with federal investigations.
Much appreciated in advance.
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