Standing Up for Employees Who Report Wrongdoing in the Workplace
Employees who report wrongdoing in the workplace are protected by powerful state and federal whistleblower laws designed to prevent retaliation by employers. If you were fired, suffered a pay cut, or a demotion after you reported unlawful behavior at work or acted as a witness in an investigation into co-worker or employer misconduct, the experienced lawyers of Perkins & Associates can help you understand your rights and options for filing a claim under whistleblower protection laws. Contact us today to discuss your case in a confidential and informative consultation.
Laying the Foundation of a Whistleblower Claim
There are three basic parts to every whistleblower protection and retaliation claim:
1. You must establish that you engaged in a protected activity, such as reporting health and safety violations in the workplace or filing a worker's compensation claim.
2. You must have suffered an adverse employment action such as termination, demotion, or reduction in pay subsequent to that protected activity.
3. You must demonstrate a causal link between the exercise of your right to report unlawful activity and the subsequent adverse employment action.
Experienced Representation and a Record of Results
At Perkins & Associates, our record in these matters is extensive. Attorneys at our firm have prosecuted cases against some of the largest employers in the world and the firm routinely handles whistleblower protection cases against the State of California. We have successfully obtained financial compensation for victims of wrongful termination and retaliation. Our philosophy in these cases is, "the bigger they are, the harder they fall."
It is important to understand that it is not necessary to prove that the underlying wrongdoing — sexual harassment, discrimination or other unlawful practices — actually occurred in order to have a valid whistleblower protection case. We only have to show that you were fired or otherwise retaliated against for exercising your right to report suspected unlawful conduct.
To learn more about your rights and options under state and federal whistleblower protection laws, please contact our offices in Sacramento today to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer.
