Retaliation
Southern California Law Firm: Retaliation Claims
Employees have certain rights that are protected by state and federal law. Employers may not fire or penalize employees for exercising their rights under state and federal employment laws. If you believe you have been the victim of unlawful retaliation, you should contact our attorneys.
At Appell | Hilaire | Benardo LLP, we aggressively protect your rights in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. We practice exclusively in employment law and handle all unlawful workplace retaliation claims, including:
- Retaliation for taking FMLA/CFRA leave
- Retaliation for requesting pregnancy leave
- Retaliation for reporting sexual harassment
- Retaliation for reporting discrimination
- Retaliation in violation of public policy
- Retaliation for making a wage-and-hour complaint
- Retaliation against a whistleblower
If you live in Southern California and believe you may have been the victim of unlawful retaliation, contact our law office in Los Angeles, California.
Unlawful Retaliation
State and federal employment laws prohibit employers from terminating or otherwise discriminating against employees on the basis of certain protected class designations. To ensure that these protections are effective, employees who make reports protected by law cannot be penalized for their actions.
Protected reports may include reports of discrimination or harassment. Protected reports may also include reports of an employer’s violation of state or federal law. Employees who report illegal corporate conduct are called whistleblowers. Whistleblowers can file a civil lawsuit — sometimes called a whistleblower claim — if their employer has engaged in unlawful retaliation.
Employment laws also prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who assert their rights under wage-and-hour laws, leave laws and other employment laws. These laws include the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
A report may include a report to a supervisor, employer, HR department or other suitable member of a company, or a report to the EEOC, DFEH, a labor union or other designated officials. Before making a report, it is wise to contact a lawyer who can advise you on the appropriate manner of making and recording a complaint or report. Our attorneys can further discuss your rights and responsibilities during your free consultation.
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