Workplace Retaliation Lawyers

Federal and California law protect employees who speak up. If your employer punished you for reporting discrimination, harassment, wage theft, or unsafe conditions, we can help.

Retaliation Cases We Handle

Retaliation is the most common EEOC charge filed each year. We represent employees whose employers fired, demoted, or harassed them for exercising their rights.

Protected Activity
Reporting discrimination or harassment
Filing an EEOC or DFEH charge
Requesting a reasonable accommodation
Reporting wage theft or unpaid overtime
Whistleblowing on fraud or illegal conduct
Refusing to participate in unlawful acts
Common Adverse Actions
Wrongful termination shortly after a complaint
Demotion, pay cut, or lost promotion
Suddenly negative performance reviews
Unfavorable schedule or shift changes
Isolation, exclusion, or increased scrutiny
Hostile work environment / constructive discharge

How We Prove Retaliation

1

Free Case Review

We map the timeline: protected activity, adverse action, and the causal link between them.

2

Preserve Your Claims

We file with the EEOC, DFEH, OSHA, or DOL depending on the type of retaliation.

3

Litigate & Recover

We pursue reinstatement, back pay, emotional distress, punitive damages, and fees.

What You Can Recover

Retaliation plaintiffs frequently recover more than the underlying discrimination claim — juries strongly disfavor employers who punish workers for speaking up. Damages include back pay, front pay, emotional distress, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. We work on contingency.

  • Back pay and front pay for lost wages and benefits
  • Emotional distress and compensatory damages
  • Punitive damages — often larger in retaliation cases
  • Reinstatement or negotiated separation
  • Attorney's fees paid by the defendant

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Tell us what you reported, when you reported it, and how your employer responded.

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(650) 781-8000