Workplace Retaliation Attorney

Effective Representation to Combat Wrongful Termination and Other Forms of Employer Retaliation

Employment in California is generally “at will,” meaning employers can let employees go without cause. Yet, even in such an environment where employers have the freedom to terminate employees, California law protects workers against various forms of retaliation.

California employers fire employees for several reasons—many of them legal, even when a firing seems “unfair.” Business downsizing, strategic business maneuvers, and “poor chemistry” among workers can all be legal reasons to end a professional relationship.

There are also many reasons for termination, including retaliation against whistleblowers and those who report an unsafe workplace, which are illegal. If you believe you may have been terminated for retaliatory reasons, consider speaking with an attorney from our team.

If you have questions about your specific situation, call ARCH Legal PC at (866) 331-1338 or contact us by email. One of our California employment law attorneys will assess your situation and determine whether your firing was illegal under current state and federal employment laws.

California’s Many Legally Enshrined Employee Protections Against Retaliation

The fact that your employer terminated your employment does not, in itself, mean the company broke the law. However, there are multiple situations in which termination is illegal. An attorney from ARCH Legal PC will determine if your circumstances qualify as illegal retaliation by an employer.

California law and federal statutes afford employees strong protections against employment law violations, including retaliatory action by employers. The law is on your side, and as your attorneys, we will leverage all relevant protections.

Reasons Why Employers (Illegally) Retaliate Against Employees in California

Some employers respect the law, while others may retaliate against employees who:

• File a claim for unpaid wages
• Accuse the employer, a co-worker, or others of harassment
• Report an employer’s illegal practices
• Accuse the employer of discrimination
• Do not get along personally with their employer
• Take any other legal action that could shed a poor light on, or cause tangible harm to, the employer
• Participate in any investigation prompted by a report against the employer, such as a California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)

An employer might even retaliate preemptively against those whom they believe could take adverse action against them.

For example, if an employer engages in harassment, they might terminate the victim of harassment before that employee has a chance to file a complaint. This might be an employer’s attempt to reframe a future harassment claim as a disgruntled former employee who is upset they’ve been fired.

ARCH Legal PC Advocates for Whistleblowers, Who Often Face Retaliation for Doing What’s Right

Employers often hold immense resentment against employees who speak up. Those employers may find “creative” ways to terminate a whistleblower, claiming reasons that appear unrelated to the act of whistleblowing. Our lawyers recognize these wrongful terminations for what they are, and we seek justice for those wrongfully terminated employees.

Did Your Employer Retaliate Against You? Here’s How ARCH Legal PC Can Help.

Retaliatory discharge often involves firing an employee because of that employee’s legal actions or their refusal to act in a way that violates the law or basic ethics. If you believe you were illegally terminated or retaliated against in another way, allow an attorney from ARCH Legal PC to:

• Speak with you about why you believe retaliation occurred, establishing a basic understanding of what your case may look like
• Identify what you would like to achieve from the case, which could include reinstatement of a position, payment of wages, or other remedies
• Secure all evidence of retaliation by your employer, which could include digital communications, witness statements, and employment records
• Cite specific statutes that your employer may have violated
• Hire any experts in the employment law space whose testimony (or other services) benefit your case
• Seek an acceptable settlement from liable parties, potentially including your employer
• Lead litigation on your behalf should liable parties prove unwilling to meet our demands

We will also protect you from any further retaliation. Proving retaliation often means proving a lawyer’s bad intent, and this can be difficult. Our firm is up to the tall task.

You can rely on ARCH Legal PC to advise you throughout your case, always being available to answer your questions and provide case updates.

What Compensation Can Employees Receive When They’ve Been Retaliated Against?

If you were the target of retaliatory discharge, your employer may be held accountable for the harm it has caused. A successful legal claim against the employer could produce:

• Reimbursement for back pay
• Payment of future wages
• Interest on lost wages
• Reimbursement for lost benefits
• Compensation for reputational harm and other non-economic damages
• Reinstatement to your position
• Fines to be paid by the employer

At ARCH Legal PC, we are well prepared to guide you through all necessary steps to ensure that your rights as an employee are protected during the hiring process, during your employment, and in the event of your termination. We are here to listen to you, advise you, and take all necessary action on your behalf.

ARCH Legal PC: A Firm Perfectly Suited to Lead Your Response to Retaliation

When you suffer because a current or former employer violates California’s employment law, hire a law firm whose focus is California’s employment law—and nothing else. ARCH Legal PC is the firm to hire after an instance of work-related retaliation because:

• We stand up for employees when employers knock them down: Being terminated or retaliated against can be devastating in many ways, including financially and psychologically. Many employees are retaliated against because they stand up for themselves or others, and you deserve an advocate to stand up for you. You’ll find that advocate at ARCH Legal PC.
• Employment cases are all we handle: We understand how complicated and fluid employment law is. Our lawyers want to be at their best at all times so they don’t split their time or attention between multiple practice areas. Employment law is our sole legal focus; you can trust our experience and knowledge of the statutes.
• Our case-specific teams have earned astounding results for their clients: You will have an entire legal team working on your retaliation case. Our firm has collectively earned more than $300 million for those we’ve represented. These results can give you confidence that your case-specific team is capable of getting the result you deserve.

We don’t care who your employer is or how hard they fight your claim of retaliation. We will be your lawyers, and we fully intend to get justice for you.

If You Need An Employment Law Attorney, Call ARCH Legal PC Today

Workers in California have the right to be free from harassment and other forms of mistreatment, report unacceptable work conditions, and cooperate with authorities who are investigating their employer. If you were terminated or otherwise retaliated against for exercising your rights, let our team help.

Call ARCH Legal PC today at (866) 331-1338 or send an email inquiry to schedule a consultation with an experienced employment law attorney. We look forward to hearing from you.