Los Angeles Workplace Retaliation Lawyer
Facing retaliation in the workplace is a distressing experience that no one should have to go through. If you believe you have been the target of retaliation, you have legal protections under state law. Employers may not retaliate against employees for engaging in legally protected activities. Doing so can give rise to a retaliation claim.
Call a Los Angeles workplace retaliation lawyer to discuss the circumstances of your case and see how our experienced employment attorneys could help you with your claim. At Levin & Nalbandyan Trial Lawyers, we have decades of experience and will fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve.
What is Workplace Retaliation?
Workplace retaliation is a popular form of discrimination; it happens when an employer takes adverse action against an employee or treats them negatively for engaging in a legally protected activity. Adverse actions could include things like being demoted, fired, or denied a promotion, having hours reduced, being scheduled for undesirable or difficult shifts, receiving harder assignments, or other negative treatment.
Employees are protected from these adverse actions for participating in activities like:
- Reporting discrimination or harassment
- Filing workers’ compensation claims
- Filing a wage violation claim
- Requesting time off for civic duties like jury duty or voting
- Whistleblowing about illegal activities or unsafe working conditions
- Exercising family and medical leave rights
- Requesting reasonable disability accommodations
- Refusing to participate in illegal or unethical business practices
Employees should never be afraid to do the right thing like reporting harassment or illegal activities or to utilize legal resources available to them such as worker’s compensation or eligible leave. Our attorneys in Los Angeles could help you protect your rights as an employee after experiencing workplace retaliation.
Governing Laws Prohibiting Retaliation
A number of state laws provide legal protections against retaliation. Our Los Angeles lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable about the following laws related to workplace retaliation.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Most employers are covered by this law, as both public and private employers must abide by it if they have at least five employees.
California Labor Code § 1102.5 protects employees who report illegal conduct or unsafe working conditions. For example, if a worker witnesses the employer committing fraud and reports the illegal conduct, the employer may not fire them or take any other negative action because they asserted their right to make a report.
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law that mirrors the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The law protects an employee’s right to take up to 12 weeks of leave for reasons like a personal medical issue or to care for a family member. An employer may not retaliate against an employee for taking qualified leave.
Contact a Retaliation Claims Attorney for Help
If you believe you have been the victim of workplace retaliation, do not wait to seek legal help. Whether you experienced retaliation through discrimination or harassment, due to filing a workers’ compensation claim, exercising eligible leave, or whistleblowing, reach out to a Los Angeles workplace retaliation lawyer for a consultation.
At Levin & Nalbandyan Trial Lawyers, we are committed to fighting for worker’s rights. Our lawyers could help determine whether your rights have been violated in your workplace, gather evidence to build a strong case, file a formal complaint with a state or federal government agency, and negotiate or litigate on your behalf. Seeking justice for unlawful retaliation could result in holding your employer accountable for their actions and recovering the compensation you deserve.
