Workplace Retaliation Legal Protections

Summary

Retaliation for workplace complaints is illegal in California under laws like the Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Labor Code, and OSHA. If you feel retaliated against, you can file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

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I feel like my manager is retaliating against me for complaining
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California
Hello ****,
In California, retaliation for complaining about workplace issues is illegal under various laws, such as:
- The Fair Employment and Housing Act
- The California Labor Code
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act.
If you feel you're being retaliated against, you may file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.