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San Bernardino Retaliation Lawyers

Speaking up at work, whether to report workplace discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, or unlawful practices, takes courage. When that decision is followed by discipline, demotion, or termination, it can leave employees feeling blindsided and unsure who to trust. Nosrati Law was founded in 2003. Our lawyers, with over four decades of combined experience between them, focus exclusively on employment law, and we only represent employees, so we can give you the thorough and rigorous counsel you deserve in retaliation cases.

Call (323) 784-0643 or contact us online today. We offer free consultations, both in person and virtually, to employees throughout the San Bernardino area.

Proving Pretext: Exposing the Real Reason You Were Fired

Employers almost never admit their true motive for retaliatory actions. Instead, employees are told their job was eliminated due to “restructuring,” that their “performance declined,” or that they were let go for some vague policy violation.

These explanations are designed to sound neutral, but they often don’t align with the facts. This disconnect is known as a pretext, a false reason offered to hide an unlawful one.

Our role is to look behind the stated reason and test whether it holds up. We examine the timeline closely. If discipline or termination happens shortly after you filed a complaint, requested an accommodation, reported misconduct, or participated in an investigation, that sequence alone can be powerful evidence.

We also compare what your employer said about your work before you engaged in protected activity versus what they claimed afterward. Many retaliation cases involve employees who received positive or even stellar performance reviews until the moment they complained. A sudden narrative shift, unsupported by documentation, is often a clear sign of pretext.

Beyond performance records, we analyze internal communications, policy enforcement, and how other employees were treated in similar situations. If coworkers who never complained were allowed to make the same mistakes without consequence, that inconsistency matters. Our lawyers have the experience to recognize these patterns quickly and to know what evidence courts and juries find persuasive.

Aggressive Advocacy for San Bernardino Employees

We’re personally passionate about the cases we take and genuinely invested in our clients’ outcomes, because retaliation cases aren’t just about lost pay. They’re about fairness and credibility. Employees who speak up shouldn’t be punished for it, and the law is designed to prevent exactly that kind of abuse of power.

If you were told your termination or demotion was “just business,” it doesn’t mean you have to accept that explanation at face value. A careful legal review can determine whether that reason is legitimate or a cover for retaliation. Our lawyers work on a contingency basis, so there’s no financial risk in exploring your options. Understanding whether your employer’s excuse holds up can bring clarity and help you decide your next step with confidence rather than fear.

Call Nosrati Law at (323) 784-0643 today. Our bilingual team serves both English and Spanish-speaking employees.

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