Were you fired after reporting your employer to authorities? If so, your firing could be considered a form of retaliation – and you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against your employer. If you were fired for reporting your boss to any agency, like the FBI, a local police department, or even the health department, you could have grounds to file a retaliation claim against your boss.
For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm today. Here at California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and recover the compensation that you are owed. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling employment claims and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to win.
If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our law firm, contact us today.
What is Retaliation?
Retaliation in the workplace can be defined as the negative action that employers take against their employees for engaging in a protected activity. In most cases, retaliation occurs after an employee complains of work conditions or of unfair treatment in the workplace. However, retaliation could also occur after an employee reports their boss to law enforcement or other agencies like the health department, for example, for illegal activities or breaking the law.
Retaliation could look different from case to case. Some examples of retaliation include the following:
- Demotion
- Poor work assignments
- Changing the employee’s work schedule
- Changing the employee’s work duties
- Reducing the employee’s salary
- Denying promotions or raises
- Intimidating or harassing the employee
- Termination
Of course, retaliation may start off very minor and eventually lead to termination; however, it is possible for the termination to be immediate.
Some Common Questions
Unfortunately, retaliation continues to be a major issue in the workplace. Our law firm has been contacted with some of the following questions:
- I was fired for reporting my boss to the FBI. Can I sue? If you were fired for reporting your boss to the FBI for theft, fraud, illegal acts, or any violations of law, you could definitely sue – because your termination can be considered retaliatory.
- I was fired after reporting criminal acts at work to the police department? Do I have a case? Yes, you could have a case if you were fired in retaliation after you reported criminal activity to the police.
- Can I sue if I was fired after reporting health and sanitary violations at a restaurant I worked for to the County Department of Health? Yes – if you were terminated after reporting health and sanitary violations at the restaurant that you worked for to the LA County health department, then you could definitely file a lawsuit for retaliation.
- What are my rights under state and federal law? You have the right to report your boss while also being protected from retaliation. Of course, even if you’re protected from retaliation, your boss – who is probably already breaking laws – will probably not hesitate to retaliate against you. These protections essentially give you the right to sue and file a lawsuit against your boss.
You have the Right to Report Your Boss
You are protected by whistleblower laws that are enforced by OSHA. There are over 20 whistleblower statutes that protect employees from retaliation after making reports/complaints. Some examples of this include the following: the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA); Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (CAARA); Taxpayer First Act (TFA); FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Of course, these are just some examples. In general, though, employees do have the right to report their employers for any illegal activity or any violation of laws. If you are unsure of the protections offered to you under California law or federal law, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.
With the help of a lawyer that can file a lawsuit against your employer for retaliation, you can hold your boss accountable and recover the compensation that you are owed.
Contact California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group Today
Can I file a lawsuit against my boss if I was fired after reporting criminal acts at work to the police department? Can I file a lawsuit if I was fired after I reported my boss to the FBI? Can I file a lawsuit if my boss fired me after I reported him to the health department? If you have any of these questions, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately. Our employment lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and sue your boss for the retaliation that you suffered. If you are ready to speak with a lawyer that can help, contact us today.
We offer free legal services – these include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and essentially provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your lawsuit against your boss for retaliation. If you are ready to benefit from these legal services, contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee to all our clients; therefore, our clients will never have to worry about paying upfront legal fees to get help from our employment lawyers experienced in retaliation lawsuits. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure. This means that our clients will not be responsible for paying legal fees until after reaching a positive claim outcome. If your retaliation lawsuit is not successful, you will not be responsible for legal costs.
If you are ready to speak with our retaliation attorneys, contact us today.
