California Whistleblower Protection Laws

Summary

In California, employees are protected from retaliation under whistleblower laws for reporting unlawful activities or violations. Even if the reported actions are not illegal but violate company policy or are unethical, you may have a case for wrongful termination due to retaliation. California Labor Code ยง1102.5 specifically protects employees from retaliation for reporting information to a government or law enforcement agency. It is important to gather documentation or witnesses to support your claim if you believe you were wrongfully terminated for reporting a manager. Consider consulting with an employment attorney to explore your options and ensure your rights are protected.

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It's not illegal things that the employer was doing but more of that I reported him to management and then I got fired for reporting him
In California, you may still be protected under whistleblower laws even if the activities you reported were not illegal but were violations of company policy or unethical behavior. You might have a case for wrongful termination due to retaliation.
Do you have any documentation or witnesses to support your claim that you were fired for reporting the manager?