Going to work is something that you should do without the fear of being harassed by coworkers or supervisors in any manner; however, for some employees, that isn’t how things…
Facing a situation at work that makes you uncomfortable doesn’t make doing your job easy. When that situation is something that is illegal, you might opt to speak out against…
Facing a situation at work that makes you uncomfortable doesn’t make doing your job easy. When that situation is something that is illegal, you might opt to speak out against…
Some people don’t speak out against illegal behaviors where they work because they are afraid of being fired, demoted or retaliated against at work. The fact of the matter is…
We have discussed a variety of issues related to employees filing complaints against employers. In almost every case, we have mentioned that employers can’t retaliate against employees who file valid…
The Department of Labor supports whistleblowers and offers specific protections for them in many industries. The main act that provides this protection is the Occupational Safety and Health Act, but…
One of the main reasons California employees do not speak up about harassment, discrimination or other misconduct in the workplace is fear of retaliatory actions. This is where an employee…
When you bring problems that occur in the workplace to your employer’s attention, you expect that your concerns will be heard and acknowledged. Unfortunately, as one man from Vacaville discovered,…
If you report to your supervisor or employer that you have been discriminated against or sexually harassed, then the employer is not allowed to retaliate against you. Retaliation includes activities…
How badly can an employer want to retaliate against a whistleblower? Apparently, pretty badly, if the $10 million spent defending the wrongful termination claim of a Department of Energy employee…