Retaliation Attorney in Calabasas
Employee-Only Advocacy Backed by Over 50 Years of California Employment Law Experience
When your employer retaliates against you for speaking up, you need an attorney whose loyalty runs entirely to you. At Gaines & Gaines, APLC, we represent employees and consumers exclusively. We’ve never taken a case on behalf of a large corporation or an employer, and we never will. That commitment isn’t a marketing position; it’s how we’ve practiced for more than five decades across California’s state and federal courts.
If you’ve experienced workplace retaliation in the Calabasas area, we offer free consultations and same-day appointments upon request, and we respond to client communications within 24 hours. Call (866) 400-4450 to speak with a workplace retaliation attorney at Gaines & Gaines, APLC today.
What Is Workplace Retaliation Under California Law?
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity. California law requires three elements to support a retaliation claim: the employee engaged in a protected activity, the employer took an adverse employment action, and a causal link exists between the two.
Protected activity covers a broad range of conduct. Filing a complaint, reporting illegal conduct or suspected violations, opposing discrimination or harassment, reporting unsafe working conditions, filing a workers’ compensation claim, and exercising rights under the Labor Commissioner’s jurisdiction all qualify. Several California statutes create these protections:
- Termination or demotion
- Reduction in hours or pay
- Unfair performance evaluations
- Exclusion from important projects or meetings
- Harassment or hostile work environment
- Negative references
- Constructive discharge (being forced to resign due to intolerable working conditions)
- Denial of promotion or reassignment to less desirable duties
- Unexplained suspension
Employers rarely admit retaliatory intent, and adverse actions often begin subtly. Documenting each incident as it happens matters enormously. Emails, performance reviews, scheduling changes, and a clear record of dates and times all become critical when building a claim.
Why Choose Us?
We Don’t Settle for Less—Neither Should You.
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ExperienceOur firm has been fighting for employee rights in the courtroom for over 5 decades.
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CommunicationKeeping you in the loop is important to us. We have a 24-hour turnaround time for all client communications.
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Aggressive RepresentationLitigation is what we do. Our team is experienced in the courtroom and we strive to deliver results.
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Accessibility
We offer same-day appointments upon request and free phone consultations.
Our Testimonials
Our Clients Come First
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Miriam was great to work with during a really stressful time. She is very knowledgeable and won’t back down which I loved. The staff in the office was very responsive and pleasant to speak with. I highly recommend Gaines & Gaines.- Cathy G.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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