Halavi Law, Inc. Represents Victims of Workplace Retaliation

 

If you have reported or protested any “protected activity” at work, it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you by firing, demoting, disciplining, reducing your hours or pay, or denying you promotions, bonuses, or other benefits.

 

If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated or faced retaliation after reporting a protected activity to your employer or an outside agency, it is crucial to consult a knowledgeable Los Angeles retaliation attorney.

 

What Are Protected Activities?

You may be legally protected from retaliation if you engaged in any of the following:

• Reporting unsafe or unhealthy working conditions

• Reporting harassment or discrimination – Retaliation can take many forms, including termination, demotion, relocation, reduction in hours, or other adverse actions.

• Reporting wage and hour violations – If you report unpaid wages, improper meal or rest breaks, or other wage law violations, your employer cannot retaliate against you.

• Taking medical leave – Employees are entitled to medical leave, and retaliation for exercising this right is unlawful.

• Reporting fraud – If you report illegal actions by your employer, such as financial fraud, your employer cannot punish you through termination, demotion, or other retaliatory actions.

• Whistleblowing – Reporting illegal activity at your workplace to a supervisor or government agency is protected. If you expose misuse of government funds, you may even be eligible for a reward.

• Taking time off for childbirth or illness – The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) protect employees from retaliation after welcoming a new family member or dealing with a serious illness.

• Requesting disability accommodations – Employees who request reasonable accommodations for a disability are legally protected from employer retaliation.

 

Compensation for Workplace Retaliation

Victims of retaliation may seek compensation for:

• Lost wages

• Emotional distress

• Punitive damages (in some cases)

• Attorney’s fees and costs

Even if an employee was mistaken about the validity of their complaint, they are still protected from retaliation as long as they had a reasonable belief that their complaint was justified.

 

Speak With Us Today

If you have suffered damages due to workplace retaliation, Halavi Law, Inc. is here to help. Contact us at (818) 532-9915 to schedule a free consultation.

 

You have rights as an employee, and we are committed to protecting them. There is no risk to speaking with us—we only get paid if we win your case.