The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is a federal law that protects government employees from retaliatory action – but there are other laws in place, particularly in California, that protect other employees, as well. Whistleblowing Under the Whistleblowing Protection Act and California Law: What Counts? Whistleblowing is the act of reporting: A violation of a state or federal statute A … Read More
What is Unfair Dismissal?
If you’re like many people who have lost a job, you suspect that your firing was an unfair dismissal – but what is unfair dismissal, and what can you do if it’s happened to you? What is Unfair Dismissal? Unfair dismissal is another term for wrongful termination, which is a legal phrase in California that refers to an employer illegally … Read More
