Employees who have been wrongfully terminated from a job have legal recourse. They can file a wrongful termination claim to sue for damages, to be reinstated in their position, or to secure another resolution. Depending on the employee’s position and work situation, the procedures for filing vary. For Any Wrongful Termination Claim, Document Everything…
Whistleblowers are employees who report workplace violations. Unfortunately, speaking out can lead to retaliation. Employers may subject whistleblowers to unlawful attacks, obvious or covert, as punishment. California has laws in place to protect whistleblowers from retaliatory attacks and help them fight back. General Protection for Employees California Labor Code (LC 1102.5) is the whistleblower statute with…
A wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for an unlawful reason. These reasons usually include discrimination or retaliation, breach of contract, or violations of public policy. Federal and State laws protect employees from wrongful terminations and provide legal recourse for fighting back. Employment Termination in an At-Will State As an at-will state,…
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer takes action against an employee who engaged in a protected activity. Forms of retaliation range from exclusion to termination. Employees need to recognize the warning signs of workplace retaliation, so they can take measures to protect themselves. Workplace Retaliation Is Unlawful It is illegal for an employer to…