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Learn About the Protections That Exist for Whistleblowers in California

People are frequently reluctant to speak up when their employers violate the law out of fear that they may lose their jobs. You don’t need to be scared, in fact. Your employer cannot terminate you or punish you in any other way because of your whistleblower efforts.

Furthermore, PLBH is available to assist you in challenging any unfair or unlawful measures taken against you so that you can obtain the just compensation you are entitled to. Contact us at (800) 435-7542 now if you need a legal consultation.

What is considered whistleblowing?

Whistleblowing is the act of an employee informing the appropriate authorities of unlawful or fraudulent behavior. Typical instances of whistleblowing include disclosing breaches of safety and health, tax evasion, financial fraud or forgery, unfair or deceptive commercial tactics, breach of shareholder rights, discrimination, and harassment.

As long as the employee can demonstrate they had a good faith conviction that criminal action had happened, they are protected. It’s crucial to emphasize that whistleblower protections exist even if it turns out the employer was not responsible for the alleged illegal behavior.

How to react to retaliation for making a report

Anytime you engage in whistleblower activities, it’s a good idea to maintain a close record of any potential follow-up reprisal incidents. For instance, you should acquire as much evidence of the occurrence as you can if you experience hostility at work, are penalized, or are dismissed. Gather a copy of your employee file, get a written explanation of the action taken against you, and get the contact information of any coworkers who may have overheard comments or acts from your employer that may be relevant to your case.

PLBH may assist you in building a compelling case for compensation after whistleblower reprisal based on your documentation and our own assessment of the facts of your case. We can aggressively fight to help you get your job back after a wrongful termination and/or win financial compensation for lost income, mental anguish, court costs, and other damages associated with the retaliation. We can represent your interests in and out of court.

Call right now to discover more

Call PLBH at (800) 435-7542 to speak with one of our skilled employment law attorneys and schedule a free consultation if you’d like to learn more about your rights and alternatives in a whistleblower case. We can discuss your case, your options, and your best next move.