When an employee in California makes a complaint about discrimination or harassment or comes forward about unsafe work conditions or illegal activity in the workplace, they should be protected. However, there are times when an employer retaliates against workers who come forward. At Rise Law Firm, PC, our Los Angeles retaliation attorneys are here to help if you have experienced a hostile work environment or even termination after making a complaint about discrimination, harassment, unfair wage practices, unsafe working conditions, and more.
When you are about to go up against your current or former employer, you need a successful and experienced team by your side.
Rise Law Firm, PC is ready to get to work on your behalf.
It can be difficult for an employee who has experienced retaliation to prove their case. However, a workplace retaliation attorney will have the resources and experience necessary to uncover evidence of the retaliation. This could include obtaining all documents related to the retaliation and gathering witness statements that prove what happened.
An employer will handle any negotiations between the employer and the worker in an effort to recover the compensation the employee is entitled to.
There are various reasons that an employer may retaliate against a worker.
Retaliatory actions could take place if the employee reported or complained about the following:
The same laws that protect employees from these types of workplace behaviors also protect employees from retaliation by their employers. US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California labor agencies provide strong protections for employees against retaliation in these situations.
Sometimes, retaliation results in outright wrongful termination from a job.
However, retaliation can also include the following:
If you or somebody you love has been retaliated against in the workplace after coming forward about discrimination, harassment, unfair wage practices, unsafe working conditions, or other reportable offenses, contact Rise Law Firm, PC today. We are ready to investigate what happened and work to ensure you are treated fairly.
Our goal is to secure the compensation you are entitled to, which could include:
At Rise Law Firm, PC also offers the following practice areas:
When you need a Los Angeles retaliation attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 310-728-6588.