Northern California Whistleblower Lawsuit Attorneys
In most cases, employment is at will. This means that an employer can fire you for any reason, or for no reason at all. However, there are laws to protect "whistleblowers" who report an employer for illegal activity or regulatory violations.
If you have been terminated or suffered retaliation for reporting your employer, we can help. The employment law attorneys of the Sexual Harassment Law Group represent workers throughout Northern California in whistleblower lawsuits. Find out if you have an actionable claim — call 1-866-443-1773 or e-mail us today for a free case evaluation. We will fight for you.
Whistleblower Termination and Retaliation
Under California and federal law, whistleblowers are protected when reporting a company's violation of regulations, such as:
- Ignoring OSHA safety rules
- Failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Environmental violations
- Circumventing labor laws
- Government contracting fraud
Some employers know better than to fire a whistleblower outright. They find clever ways to retaliate: demotion, transfer to a different location, mandatory leave, or reassignment to an undesirable job. We work with clients to document the employer's actions and build a strong case. We seek monetary damages for whistleblowers through the California Labor Board or in District Court.
Other Termination Claims — Workers may also have a wrongful termination lawsuit if they were fired for reporting sexual harassment, requesting family medical leave or pregnancy leave, or filing a workers' compensation disability claim.
If you are the first person to report that an employer is defrauding the federal government, you may be able to collect a percentage of any money the government recovers. This is called a qui tam lawsuit.
You did the right thing by reporting your employer's abuse. You should not be punished for it. Let our experienced trial lawyers make it right. To discuss your whistleblower case in a free, confidential consultation, contact the Sexual Harassment Law Group at 1-866-443-1773 or e-mail us about your situation.
