Every employee deserves to go to work every day in an environment free from dangers, toxins, defective products, and unsafe hazards. Under California laws, employers must also take reasonable precautions to avoid unsafe workplaces. This responsibility includes posting safety notices, providing employees with safety equipment, and providing appropriate safety training.
It is illegal for an employer to terminate or retaliate against an employee for making complaints to their employer or a government agency about an unsafe or dangerous workplace. Retaliation for making complaints of an unsafe workplace may be in the form of:
- Unfairly disciplining the employee after making safety complaints
- Failing to promote the employee
- Demoting the employee or transferring them to a less desirable position
- Reducing the employee’s salary
- Transferring the employee to a less desirable position
- Giving the employee negative performance reviews.
If you believe you are being retaliated against for complaining about an unsafe workplace, you may be entitled to compensation. Our firm may be able to represent you in recovering in a lawsuit for damages, including lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress.
Our firm is committed to analyzing the facts of each lawsuit with depth and rigor to make sure your employer upheld your rights as an employee. We are committed to provide each of our clients with the personalized attention required to maximize their recovery.
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