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What happens when employees are fired for complaining at work

Written by Elizabeth Shi, Lecturer, Graduate School of Business and Law, RMIT University

When an employee is dismissed after making a complaint, it's relatively easy for the employer to hide the true reason for dismissal.www.shutterstock.com

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