FAQs

Workplace retaliation in California includes any punitive actions taken by your employer because you exercised your legal rights, such as reporting harassment, wage theft, discrimination, or safety violations. At Haulk & Herrera LLP, we help employees hold employers accountable for illegal retaliation.

Documentation is key. Keep records of your complaint, changes in your job duties, and any negative actions taken against you after speaking up. Haulk & Herrera LLP will gather evidence and fight to protect your rights.

No, it is illegal. California law prohibits retaliation for filing a legitimate workers’ compensation claim. If you are demoted, fired, or harassed afterward, you may have a claim. Haulk & Herrera LLP can help you protect your rights and seek justice.

The deadline for filing a retaliation claim in California varies: some claims must be filed within 6 months, others within 1 year, and discrimination-related retaliation within 3 years. Our attorneys at Haulk & Herrera LLP can help you act quickly to protect your rights.

Yes, California law protects employees who report violations of local, state, or federal laws, whether the report is made to a government agency or internally. Haulk & Herrera LLP can help you understand your rights and protections as a whistleblower.