Retaliation Lawyers
State and Federal law prohibit employers from retaliating against employees in various circumstances, even if they are “at-will” employees. The Retaliation Lawyers of Los Angeles at Helmer Friedman LLP represent employees in these types of cases. For example, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for:
- Acting as a “whistleblower” with regard to corporate wrongdoing
- Refusing to engage in illegal or unethical activities
- Complaining about wage and overtime practices
- Complaining about discrimination or harassment
- Complaining about accounting irregularities
- Taking necessary medical leave or participating in jury duty
- Engaging in lawful conduct outside the workplace
- Filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits
- Advocating for medically appropriate healthcare
- Healthcare workers complaining about patient care issues
- Refusing to lie to a government agency
