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I am an Internal Communications/PR Specialist working within Facilities & Operations at a national laboratory. Over the past year, I have experienced what I believe to be ongoing retaliation after raising concerns about my role, workload, and workplace treatment. Key Issues: Role Misalignment & Excessive Delegation My supervisor consistently assigns me work outside my job scope (e.g., administrative tracking, business planning documents, reports that belong to her role). My core responsibilities (internal communications/public relations) are deprioritized in favor of supporting her workload. Attempts to clarify role boundaries have been dismissed. Inconsistent Expectations & Communication Meetings with my supervisor are unpredictable and inconsistent: sometimes focused on high-level planning, other times requiring detailed justifications of routine work. I am frequently asked to explain tasks without clear guidance on what is needed. This creates confusion, inefficiency, and sets me up for perceived underperformance. Unequal Standards & Micromanagement I am required to provide excessive detail, justification, and responsiveness compared to others. My supervisor requests immediate answers and high visibility into my work, beyond normal expectations. There is an implied expectation to disclose personal matters (e.g., illness) to avoid negative consequences. Hostile or Undermining Behavior My supervisor has misrepresented or questioned my work in meetings, shifted responsibility onto me for tasks she owns, and over-explained or deflected blame in group settings in ways that impact my credibility. I often feel I am being positioned as responsible for issues outside my control. Retaliation After Raising Concerns After raising concerns to leadership and HR about role clarity and workload, I experienced disciplinary action (including suspension). My concerns were dismissed or not meaningfully addressed. Documentation I provided was not acted upon. Following this, oversight and pressure increased rather than improved. Lack of Organizational Support Internal resources (HR, leadership) have not provided effective intervention. I was told management has broad discretion over my work conditions, while I am expected to comply without boundaries. This has created a power imbalance where I cannot safely advocate for myself. Impact Increased stress, anxiety, and burnout. Significant time spent managing my supervisor rather than performing my actual job. Difficulty performing effectively due to unclear expectations and shifting demands. Concern about ongoing retaliation if I continue to raise issues or request accommodations. Additional Context I have attempted to document incidents and communicate professionally. I am now exploring formal workplace accommodations due to the impact on my health. I am seeking guidance on whether these patterns constitute retaliation, a hostile work environment, or misclassification of duties. Is this enough to consider legal support?

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