Workplace Retaliation And Rights

Summary

In California, its illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for reporting workplace issues. If you feel threatened with termination for reporting misconduct, this could be considered retaliation. Document the incident, report it to HR or an upper manager, and review company policies on retaliation. Consider consulting a California employment lawyer for personalized advice.

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I didn't finish, at the end of the conversation, he told me he was going to give me feedback, I told him that I was going to talk to the person above him, and he said, he would much rather keep it between me him and the other team lead, and that if I told the upper manager, that he would fire me. It sounded like he was trying to dissuade me from telling the upper manager through a threat
If you feel threatened with termination for reporting issues, this could be considered retaliation and potentially unlawful.
Key points to consider:
- Retaliation Protection: Under California law, it's illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for reporting workplace issues or misconduct.
- Hostile Work Environment: If the team lead's behavior creates a hostile work environment, you may have grounds for a complaint.
Do you have any documentation or witnesses regarding the threat made by the team lead? This could be helpful if you decide to pursue the matter further.
Yes, there was another team lead but there is no guarantee that he will back me up, in addition, there are cameras in the office but I'm not sure if there is audio, what do you think I should do
Since you have a potential retaliation and hostile work environment issue, consider taking these steps:
- Document the incident: Write down details of the conversation, including date, time, and witnesses.
- Report Up: Inform your upper manager or HR about the threat and hostile behavior.
- Review Company Policies: Check Walmart's employee handbook for specific policies on retaliation and reporting grievances.
- Legal Advice: Consult with a California employment lawyer for personalized advice.
Do you have access to the employee handbook or know where to find it?