Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee because they engaged in a protected activity—such as reporting unlawful behavior or exercising their rights under the law.

Protected activity includes:

– Reporting workplace discrimination, harassment or other illegal conduct
– Filing a wage claim or complaining about unpaid wages, breaks, or overtime
– Reporting safety violations or labor law violations
– Requesting reasonable accommodation for a disability or religious belief
– Taking protected leave (FMLA, CFRA, pregnancy leave)
– Participating in an internal investigation or EEOC/DFEH complaint
– Refusing to engage in illegal activity

California Labor Code § 1102.5 and other state and federal laws prohibit employers from retaliating against workers who assert their rights.

Retaliation can take many forms and may not always be obvious. You may have a claim if your employer:

– Fired or laid you off after you filed a complaint
– Demoted you or cut your pay
– Gave you poor performance reviews after you spoke up
– Denied you a promotion or opportunity
– Transferred you to a less desirable role or location
– Harassed, isolated, or excluded you from meetings
– Took any action that would deter a reasonable person from asserting their rights

Even if your original complaint was ultimately unsubstantiated, it is illegal to retaliate against you as long as your report was made in good faith.

If you’ve been retaliated against, you may be entitled to:

– Back pay and lost benefits
– Reinstatement to your former position
– Compensation for emotional distress
– Punitive damages (in cases of willful or malicious conduct)
– Attorneys’ fees and court costs
– Corrective actions from your employer

Our legal team is committed to holding employers accountable for illegal terminations. We offer:

– Free, confidential consultations
– No fees unless we win your case
– Fluent legal services in English, Spanish, Russian, and Armenian
– Aggressive negotiation and litigation experience
– Representation for individual claims and class actions

You don’t have to face this alone. If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, contact Tunyan Law, APC today. We will evaluate your case, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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