Companies always have to strike a balance between being profitable and remaining compliant with employment laws. Both employees and employers have legal rights and obligations. When an employee asserts their legal rights, they should not be retaliated against. In a...
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Retaliation
What is workplace retaliation?
Employment retaliation is any adverse action taken against an employee by the employer due to the employee engaging in legally-protected activity. This activity can include filing a complaint about workplace discrimination or harassment, participating in a workplace...
Can employers terminate those who report workplace harassment?
Experiencing workplace harassment can be demoralizing and stressful. People may question whether they have been too sensitive or if they should just let the situation go. They may worry about alienating their co-workers or doing real damage to their future career...
No one should tolerate workplace retaliation
Picture this. Lately, you’ve noticed that your supervisor has been acting suspiciously. Later on, you find out they have been secretly embezzling funds to purchase luxury items. You report this to their boss, and your supervisor finds out you told on them. According...
Employers can take steps to prevent retaliation
California is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can terminate employees without cause. Even though that might seem like it’s a free-for-all when it comes to termination, it isn’t. There are certain exclusions that apply to terminations and other...
3 times a worker has an elevated risk of a retaliatory firing
A wrongful termination could occur in several different ways. An employer could terminate a worker in a manner inconsistent with their existing employment contract. They could also make termination decisions based on a worker's protected characteristics, like their...
California woman who allegedly faced retaliation settles lawsuit
Every year, thousands of workers in California and across the country are retaliated against for taking a stand. No person should ever have to endure retaliation or harassment in the workplace. A woman in Burbank filed a lawsuit after she was allegedly...
No worker should have to endure harassment or retaliation
One of the most hurtful and traumatizing things an employee can experience is harassment from a superior. No person should ever be forced to endure harassment, especially in the workplace. Unfortunately, it seems to be happening more and more these days...
Many employees suffer through retaliation and harassment
Employees in California and across the United States have rights. This means that no employee should have to put up with retaliation or harassment of any kind in the workplace. Unfortunately, workers throughout the country routinely endure harassment because they feel...
Woman allegedly fired in retaliation for taking military leave
For most people in California, their job is their livelihood. Without a way to earn a living, basic needs cannot be met. Undoubtedly, losing employment is stressful and can have far-reaching effects. However, being fired...