Articles Posted in Retaliation

In California, employees are protected from retaliation when they exercise their rights in the workplace. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee because they engaged in a protected activity, such as reporting illegal practices, filing a complaint, or asserting their rights under employment laws. If you’ve experienced retaliation, understanding how to…

A recent decision from the Court of Appeal of the State of California’s Fourth Appellate District has highlighted important aspects of employment law under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In this case, a former employee brought claims of gender-based harassment, disability discrimination, and retaliation against her employer. While she succeeded in her wrongful…

In a recent decision by the Fifth District California Court of Appeals, the court upheld summary judgment in favor of an employer in a case involving claims of disability discrimination and retaliation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The employee, who was terminated by the County, alleged that the termination was based…

A recent case from the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, underscores the challenges employees face in discrimination and retaliation claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). An employee, while on disability leave, engaged in activities that violated his work restrictions and denied such activities in a workers’…

Employment discrimination and harassment based on membership in a protected class are patently unacceptable in California. Victims of discrimination and harassment are often hesitant to report what has occurred at their workplace for fear of retaliation. Federal and California lawmakers understand this dynamic and have worked to design a legal framework for addressing harassment and…

Since the dawn of the Progressive Era in the early 20th Century, employers have resisted government-imposed labor protections for their employees. Employers often rely on employees’ lack of knowledge of the law to prevent them from asserting or even inquiring into their rights. In addition to keeping workers ignorant of labor protections, employers have successfully…

When California employment law claims proceed through trial and are put before a jury, the initial verdict amounts may be subject to modification by the judge based on legal requirements. Often, a jury will agree to award a plaintiff an amount that is prohibited by law. Trial courts have the discretion to reduce jury awards…