What Counts as Whistleblower Retaliation?
Whistleblower cases are very sensitive and carry some risk to the employee who blows the whistle on theft and misconduct. For this reason, the identity of the whistleblower will be confidential for much of the case. Once a whistleblower’s identity becomes known, some have experienced retaliation, such as: • Firing, demotion or job reassignment • Having job duties changed, being given a position with less authority or responsibility • Receiving an unfair performance review and being subjected to a different standard of performance than other, similar employees • Harassment As your attorney, we will review the evidence of your case to establish the link between your whistleblower activity and negative actions on the part of your employer. Our firm has handled hundreds of employment law cases. We are prepared to take your case to trial to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact an experienced California employment lawyer at W.J. Smith & Associates when you need someone to protect yo
