Filing a Retaliation Claim in California
Are you aware of boss retaliation? There are many laws that have been implicated that make it unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee. However, proving retaliation at the workplace can be an uphill task, and as a whistleblower, you need to be aware of your rights.
As an employee, there are certain provisions that an employer must follow in order to fire you. The California courts look at constitutional provisions, statutes and agency regulations when determining what constitutes public policy. The courts will then decide whether a given practice is endorsed or prohibited. The law protects members against retaliation discharge in the event you participate in any of the following activities.
1. When you perform a statutory obligation
2. Report a statutory violation for the public benefit
3. When you refuse to violate a statute
4. Exercising a constitutional privilege or right
In the event you face retaliation discharge for any of the above reasons, United Employees Law Group will help you in filing a retaliation claim in California. As an employee in California, you are protected from any form of retaliatory discharge when you discuss wages, disclose anti-trust violations, and refuse to sign certain non-compete agreements or have exercised family and medical leave rights.
An employee who has faced retaliatory discharge, you can file a wrongful discharge lawsuit in the proper court. The suit must get filed within two years of the retaliatory discharge unless it gets specified otherwise. In the event you know that you have a claim, you should contact an attorney and where you don’t have the resources; United Employee Law Group will assist you in filing a retaliatory claim in California. You need to know and understand that you get protected in involving yourself in a protected conduct at the place of work, and you can’t face retaliatory discharge.
Some of the remedies you can have for a retaliatory discharge after filing a claim include back pay, promotion, punitive damages, reinstatement and front pay. The employer may also be forced to pay the attorney’s fees, court costs and expert witness fees. Know your rights and don’t keep silent.
If you, or someone you know, are facing legal issues in the workplace United Employees Law Group has the answers. Call Today for your free and confidential case review. Please feel free to CONTACT US with any questions about this blog or your exact situation.
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