Thanks to various federal and state laws in California that protect the rights of workers, any employee who files a complaint against their employer because they feel that their rights are being violated, is protected from illegal retaliation that their employer could take in his against.
Employers are prohibited from punishing or unfairly firing someone simply because they have filed a complaint with their own employer or with an agency that helps them enforce their rights when they realize illegal or unfair acts are being committed. against him such as salary theft, poor working conditions, discrimination, among others.
Any negative action against the worker who decided to file a claim could be grounds for an unlawful retaliation lawsuit. It is not allowed to punish by lowering your salary, eliminating your benefits, lowering your position or removing work activities for having tried to do justice on your own by not feeling heard in your own work.
Within these cases, it is recommended that you have the support of a lawyer and that you try to gather as much evidence as you think is necessary to win the case against your employer. As long as retaliation has been taken against you or you suspect that this may happen, you can keep evidence such as emails, keep a written record of the actions your employer has taken against you, your pay stubs with different amounts than before you did claim, among others. In addition, the support of an attorney could help you analyze some important facts, writings, and events that you may miss but are important in order to present a strong case that allows you to win and recover the compensation you deserve, as well as the peace of mind in your life. Your job.
Our attorney Tatiana Hernández can help you fight against your employer and help you get the justice you deserve in the workplace. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have a case of illegal retaliation.
