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Over $100 Million Recovered for Victims of Workplace Discrimination
Recognized by Super Lawyer for Excellence in Employment Law
Workplace Retaliation Violates California Law
In California, it is illegal for an employer to punish, demote, or discharge an employee for engaging in protected activity. Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the California Labor Code, and federal law, workers are protected when they assert their rights.
A termination or adverse action may be wrongful if it occurs:
- After you filed a complaint of discrimination or harassment
- After you requested medical, family, or disability leave
- After you reported illegal or unethical employer conduct
- After you opposed a practice you reasonably believed was unlawful
At Falakassa Law, P.C., we help employees prove when retaliation was the driving factor behind an employer’s actions and hold employers accountable.
Recognizing the Red Flags of Retaliation
Employers do not usually admit they retaliated. They often disguise retaliatory actions as performance problems or “reductions in force.” Spotting the warning signs is critical to preserving your rights.
Potential red flags include:
- Termination soon after you made a protected complaint
- Sudden negative performance reviews without prior issues
- Reduction in hours or pay after you asserted your rights
- Exclusion from meetings or projects following a complaint
- Employer documents that change explanations or contradict earlier reasons
If you believe your employer took adverse action because you asserted your rights, you may have a valid claim.
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Specialized Focus
We specialize in California employment law with a focus on retaliation claims, discrimination, wage violations, and wrongful termination.
Proven Outcomes
Our firm has secured over $150 million for employees whose rights were violated by employers.
Attorney Access
You’ll work directly with experienced employment attorneys at every stage of your case.
Strategic Representation
We craft personalized strategies designed to hold your employer accountable and maximize results.
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Legal Remedies for Retaliation at Work
If your employer retaliated against you for asserting your rights, you have the ability to pursue legal action. Falakassa Law will help you collect evidence, file claims, and seek full recovery under California and federal law.
You may be entitled to:
- Back pay, lost wages, and lost benefits
- Reinstatement or front pay if you are not rehired
- Compensation for emotional distress and reputational harm
- Punitive damages when the employer’s conduct is intentional and malicious
- Coverage of your attorney’s fees and legal costs
We understand what’s at stake when you are punished for standing up. Let us fight to protect your future.
Were You Treated Unfairly at Work?
You may have a legal claim if you experienced:
- Fired after reporting discrimination or harassment
- Demoted or excluded after requesting leave or accommodation
- Denied promotion, pay increase, or opportunity after objecting to wrongdoing
- Harassed or retaliated against because you asserted your rights
- Terminated or punished for refusing to carry out illegal or unethical orders
What You Could Recover:
- Lost wages and benefits
- Compensation for emotional distress
- Legal protection from future retaliation
- Punitive damages for severe violations
- Coverage of attorney’s fees and legal costs
Meet Our Attorneys
Joshua S. Falakassa
Managing Partner
He focuses on employee rights, handling discrimination suits and wage/hour class actions. With a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law, he has litigated at firms like Anderson Kill P.C. and Kulik, Gottesman & Siegel, LLP.
Mehrdad Bokhour
Associate of Counsel
He represents employees in wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and wrongful termination cases. He has recovered over $20 million for clients and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times.
Zachary Cavanagh
Associate of Counsel
He specializes in employment law matters, including harassment and discrimination cases. With a J.D. from Chapman University, he has been fighting for employee justice since 2020.
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