Long Beach Retaliation Lawyer

These unlawful punishments from your employer typically don’t occur for no reason. They tend to arise after you:

• File a complaint with your employer or with a government agency
• Participate in an investigation against your employer
• Refuse to do something illegal
• Take maternity or paternity leave
• Request accommodation for a disability
• Report witnessing illegal activity in the workplace

What should be recognized as noble or desired behavior should not be used as a means of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. If you have been subjected to any form of retaliation from your employer, it’s time to speak with a Long Beach employment law attorney about your legal options.

Proving Retaliation Occurred in the Workplace

To prove that retaliation occurred in the workplace, you will need to show that:

1. You were engaged in a protected activity.
2. You suffered an adverse employment action.
3. There is a connection between your protected activity and the adverse employment action.

The first two elements are straightforward, but the third element is a bit tricky. To establish causation, you will need to show that the adverse employment action would not have happened if you had not engaged in the protected activity. This can be done through direct evidence, such as emails or text messages from your employer, or through indirect evidence, such as discrepancies in your personnel file.

Employment Law Attorneys FAQs

Q: What makes a strong retaliation case?

A: Generally, the stronger the evidence of discrimination or harassment, the more likely it is that a court will find retaliation occurred. Factors that may be considered include whether the employee was subjected to different or harsher treatment than other employees, if the employee was told to keep the discrimination or harassment a secret, and whether the employee was threatened with reprisals for complaining. Additionally, courts will often look at whether the employer had a history of discrimination or retaliation, as this can be strong evidence that the employer acted with retaliatory intent.

Q: What are some common places where retaliation occurs?

A: Retaliation can occur in any workplace setting but is most common in workplaces where there is a hierarchy or power dynamic, such as in a large corporation. Additionally, retaliation is often seen in workplaces where employees are afraid to speak up about discrimination or harassment, such as in a small business or a company with a history of such problems.

Q: What are some common signs that retaliation is occurring?

A: Some common signs that retaliation is occurring include demotions, reductions in pay or hours, negative performance reviews, reassignment to a less desirable position, and being passed over for promotions. Additionally, employees who complain of discrimination or harassment may be treated differently than other employees, such as being isolated or excluded from work-related activities.

Q: What can I do if I think I am being retaliated against?

A: If you believe you are the victim of retaliation, you should first try to speak to your employer about the situation. If your employer does not act to correct the problem, consider consulting with an experienced employment law attorney to discuss your options. Additionally, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). If you are uncomfortable filing a complaint with your employer or with government agencies, you may file a private claim against your employer.

Q: I was just fired from my job. Can I sue for retaliation?

A: An employee must show that they were subjected to an adverse action, such as being fired, to have a valid retaliation claim. Because most employees in California are employed “at-will” (meaning they can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all), it must be clear that the act of firing is well above and beyond the act of an at-will termination to be considered retaliation. Additionally, the employee must show that the firing was motivated by their complaints of discrimination or harassment and not by some other factor. If you believe you were the victim of retaliation, you should speak to an attorney who is experienced with employment law to pinpoint all the legal nuances.

Contact Nosrati Law, A Professional Law Corporation Workplace Retaliation Attorneys Today

If you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment, or if you have been retaliated against for complaining about such treatment, you may be entitled to significant legal relief. The experienced Long Beach retaliation attorneys at Nosrati Law, A Professional Law Corporation are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees. They can fight to get you the relief you deserve.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to discussing your case with you and to evaluating the possible compensation you could obtain from your claim.