Whistleblowing

California law prohibits an employer from taking an adverse action against an employee who in good faith "blows the whistle" on their employer that they believe is violating a state or federal statute, or not complying with a local, state, or federal rule or regulation. Further, the law covers employee health, safety, unsafe working conditions or work practices at the place of employment. 

A whistleblower is defined as someone who actually reports the issue or is perceived to be the person(s) reporting the issue. Whistleblowing includes reporting the issue to someone with authority over the employee, a government agency, or any other governmental body.

All employers are covered by this law.

Retaliation by the employer is prohibited, including by the current employer where the employee the exercised these rights against a former employer. 

If you believe that you have an employee who has blown the whistle, contact Michael Trust Law, APC today to discuss the specifics of not on this issue, but the underlying issue.