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Whistleblower Attorneys in Long Beach, California

At Rise Law Firm, our whistleblower lawyers in Long Beach understand that full-time employees in California spend an average of 8.5 hours at work each weekday, and 5.5 hours on weekend days and holidays, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor reports.

This provides a lot of time for employees to witness potential wrongdoing from multiple angles.

When employees report or refuse to engage in illegal or fraudulent activity by their employers or are committed to exposing wage violations or instances of discrimination or harassment in the workplace, their efforts should be applauded — not retaliated against.

Our Los Angeles whistleblower attorneys provide sophisticated contingency representation for high-level employees across all private and public industries, sectors, and professions who have been punished for speaking up.

You deserve more for your bravery, and our Long Beach employment lawyers are here to help you pursue your employer for their adverse actions, so you can get the justice you deserve.

What are the Most Common Types of Workplace Violations Reported by Whistleblowers?

Even with the stringent whistleblower protections California has in place, many employers still attempt to punish California employees who come forward to report injustices in the workplace.

Some of the most common reasons an employee may come forward is to report:

  • Accounting, stock, or tax fraud
  • Discrimination or harassment in the workplace
  • Knowledge of illegal dumping or pollution
  • Unsafe working conditions
  • Violations of state labor laws

If you have witnessed or are aware of an illegal activity occurring in your workplace, our Long Beach whistleblower attorney will help protect your rights while pursuing the financial compensation you deserve for your employer’s wrongdoing.

Why is Whistleblower Protection Important in California?

Whistleblower laws are important because they protect employees from employer retaliation after they report illegal or fraudulent activities in the workplace.

Simply put, these protections exist so employers cannot threaten to fire — or actually fire — an employee for reporting an unsafe environment or wage and hour violations, to name a few.

California whistleblower protection is extended to all employees who report illegal workplace activities (or suspected illegal activities) to:

  • The police or other law enforcement officials
  • Direct supervisors or internal watchdogs
  • State or federal regulatory agencies or commissions conducting investigations

Even individuals who do not work directly with an employer — like freelancers, independent contractors, or another third party — but know about illegal or fraudulent activity are protected by our whistleblower legislation and may be eligible to pursue compensation for their involvement in uncovering the violations.

What Type of Financial Compensation Can I Pursue as a Whistleblower in California?

If you know about illegal or fraudulent activity that is being committed by an employer, you need to seek legal assistance immediately to ensure your rights are protected from the beginning.

At Rise Law Firm, we fully understand the protections afforded to whistleblowers under both state and federal law.

Our team is ready to ensure you are treated fairly throughout this process by your employer and by governmental authorities, when applicable, and will work to ensure you receive any compensation you may be entitled to.

That may include:

  • All unpaid wages
  • Court costs and legal fees
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Compensation afforded in certain whistleblower cases, awarded as a percentage of qui tam claims
  • Possible punitive damages against the employer involved

Our skilled whistleblower attorneys in Long Beach provide contingency representation for high-level employees across all private and public industries, sectors, and professions who have been punished for speaking up.

How can we help you stop the illegal activity in your workplace while pursuing the financial compensation you deserve for your courage? It all starts with a free consultation.

When Whistleblowers Come Forward, It Levels the California Employment Landscape

If you have identified wrongdoing in the workplace, whether it is sexual harassment, discrimination, illegal activity, or unsafe working conditions, reporting the behavior is ethically important.

Depending on the violation, your and other employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being could be in danger. Your right to speak up is protected by both state and federal laws.

At Rise Law Firm, our Long Beach whistleblower attorneys will safeguard your legal position to report these matters while pursuing your employer for the financial compensation you deserve for any retaliatory behavior they displayed to get even with you for your report.

Contact Our Long Beach Whistleblower Attorneys at Rise Law Firm Today for a Free Consultation

If you are considering reporting unlawful behavior in the workplace, or have already reported the violations and have been retaliated against by your employer, contact our experienced whistleblowing lawyers in Long Beach today to schedule a free consultation by calling (310) 728-6588 or contact us online to have one of our skilled attorneys contact you to discuss your case.

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