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…
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…
California takes illegal retaliation very seriously, and if you were fired for reporting misconduct, you may have a strong case for wrongful termination. It is illegal for an employer to take adverse action, such as firing, demoting, cutting pay, or assigning unfavorable hours, against an employee for reporting unlawful conduct. If you are wondering…
Recognizing Signs and Gathering Evidence of Retaliation in the Workplace In California, employment law can sometimes seem complex and contradictory, particularly due to the state’s status as an at-will employment jurisdiction. This means that, generally, employers have the prerogative to terminate workers with or without cause, as long as it doesn’t violate other legal…