Retaliation in California: Why It Matters Retaliation laws exist to solve a simple problem: If employees could be freely punished for speaking up, workplace protections would be meaningless. California law recognizes that employees are often the only ones who see wage theft, discrimination, harassment, or safety violations from the inside. When you raise concerns in […]

Retaliation can leave its victims facing financial losses, emotional distress, and other hardships. In this article, you will learn what employer retaliation is, the different forms it can take, and the steps you can take to protect yourself if you believe your rights have been violated. What is Employer Retaliation? Employer retaliation is a form of illegal […]

Walking into work should never feel like entering a battlefield. Yet for countless employees across America, workplace harassment transforms their professional environment into a source of anxiety, fear, and distress. Understanding what constitutes a hostile work environment isn’t just about legal compliance—it’s about fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Recent studies show that […]

In California’s dynamic business landscape, whistleblowers serve as crucial guardians of public interest, corporate integrity, and workplace safety. From exposing healthcare fraud to reporting environmental violations, these individuals take significant risks to protect their fellow Californians.  While coming forward with information about workplace misconduct requires courage, California offers some of the strongest whistleblower protections in […]

Every employment law case hinges on two fundamental principles: liability and damages. Liability involves proving that the employer violated the law, requiring effective communication to decision-makers regarding any issues or concerns. Once liability is established, the focus shifts to determining the case’s value. In California, damages typically encompass lost wages and emotional distress. Any actions […]

Is your employer retaliating against you? Today, we’re taking a closer look at how to identify the more subtle signs of employee retaliation. Under California labor laws, certain actions are protected from retaliation by employers.  These include whistleblowing, discussing wages,being in a protected class, and union activity. These are activities that employers have traditionally sought […]

For decades, salary was one of the forbidden topics to discuss at work. It was considered impolite to ask or discuss wages – your own or other people’s – because money can be a touchy subject when people are making a different amount. However, where there is darkness, wrongdoing can be hidden. Behind that shield […]

When it comes to defamation, few people are in a more powerful position than your employer. The word your employer is often used to judge a person’s professional work capabilities, performance, and even ethics. Employers engage in performance reviews, have the power to write up employees for misconduct and pass on information that could permanently […]

Under California’s Labor Code section 230(e) employees are protected from termination or other workplace retaliation when they take certain protected actions, such as reporting discrimination, provided that either the employee has notified the employer of the violation or the employer is otherwise aware of the violation. Facing Employer Retaliation? Protect Your Vital Legal Rights California […]