Our neutral, fact-finding investigations are most commonly detailed tools that enable employers to make employment decisions. It is therefore critical we remain up-to-date regarding the changing legal landscape to understand which facts are relevant to reaching an informed decision. While we investigate a variety of employment-related concerns, a specific form of retaliation, known as whistleblower retaliation, sometimes crosses our desks.
What is Whistleblower Retaliation?
Whistleblower retaliation occurs when an employer takes negative employment action against an employee who reported conduct by their employer that they reasonably believe is against the law. In California, Labor Code Section 1102.5 (California’s whistleblower statute)