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If you reported illegal conduct, health violations, or corporate fraud to an agency or authority, you are protected by California’s strongest whistleblower laws. If your employer has retaliated against you for doing the right thing, we will make them pay.
Whistleblowers are the backbone of corporate accountability. By reporting illegal activity, you protect the public and the integrity of your industry. Unfortunately, employers often react with hostility, attempting to intimidate or fire whistleblowers to keep their illegal acts in the dark. In California, Labor Code 1102.5 is designed to shield you from this retaliation. If you stood up for the truth, we are here to ensure the law stands up for you. It’s time to level the playing field.
Reporting violations of federal, state, or local laws or regulations to a government agency or a supervisor.
Reporting workplace safety hazards, OSHA violations, or any condition that puts employees or the public at risk.
Exposing embezzlement, tax fraud, or misrepresentation of company financials to investors or government authorities.
Reporting illegal business practices that harm consumers, such as deceptive advertising or unsafe products.
Whistleblowing on illegal dumping, pollution, or violations of environmental protection statutes that the company is ignoring.
Simply refusing to participate in an illegal activity that your boss demanded of you is a protected activity.
Retaliation against whistleblowers is a sign of a company with something to hide. Employers will try to ruin your reputation, label you a "disgruntled employee," or manufacture performance issues to justify firing you. We dismantle their defense by connecting the dots between your report and the subsequent "punishment." We don't just sue for your wages, we seek justice for the integrity you demonstrated.
“When you blow the whistle, you are taking a stand for the public interest. That makes you a protected person under California law. We ensure that protection is absolute.” — Avi Gholian, Founding Attorney
We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover the compensation you are owed.
We are experts in California Labor Code 1102.5 and other whistleblower statutes that provide heavy penalties for retaliation.
We force your employer to explain their actions in court, where their "excuses" for firing a whistleblower rarely hold up.
You do not need to figure this out alone. We keep the process clear, explain what matters, and help you understand what comes next.
No high-pressure sales. Just an honest talk about your situation and how we can help.
We assess the illegal nature of your report and document the timeline of your employer’s retaliatory response.
We gather all proof of your report, any correspondence regarding the illegal activity, and your termination or demotion files.
We build a case demonstrating that your report was the specific reason for the employer’s retaliatory actions against you.
We pursue your employer for full damages, including lost compensation, interest, and punitive damages for their illegal conduct.
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Now let us help you finish the job. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We fight on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.