What is FEHA Retaliation?
“FEHA retaliation” refers to a retaliation tied to specific protected classes identified by statute. Attorney Chris Adishian explains FEHA and the current protected classes in the below video.
FEHA refers to California’s “Fair Employment and Housing Act.” California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing, https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/, as well as the court system, enforce FEHA.
The current protected classes include race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation and military and veteran status.
How do FEHA Retaliation Claims Work?
These claims generally fall into two categories. In one format, a plaintiff claims that the Company retaliated against him or her based on his or her membership in the protected class. In the other format, the plaintiff claims that the Company retaliated against him or her based on his or her opposition to Company conduct that violates FEHA.
California has strong public policy against FEHA retaliation. California statues and case law support this public policy. These statutes and case law provide severe penalties. These penalties include front and back wages, waiting time penalties, attorneys’ fees, cost reimbursements, interest and potential punitive damages.
This type of retaliation is different than Whistleblower Retaliation. To learn about Whistleblower Retaliation, please visit our Whistleblower Retaliation page.
What if I’m not sure I have a claim?
Since our founding, Chris Adishian and his team have represented employees in a wide range of employment related claims.
Many employees mistakenly believe that they have no valid claims because California is an “at will” state. Similarly, many employers mistakenly believe that they are litigation proof because California is an “at will” state. The truth is not so clear cut. Talk with us.
Can you represent me if I live outside the State, and am employed by a California-based company?
Yes. If you are located outside of California and the company is located inside California, we can represent you in your claims.
Can you represent me if I live in California, and am employed by an out of state company?
If you are a California resident we can represent you in your claims regardless of where the company is headquartered in the United States, or even outside the United States.
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CASE STUDIES
Represented accomplished female President of aerospace industry Company, in bringing her claims that alleged the Company fired her because of her gender and sexual orientation and in violation of other laws.
RESULT
Mid 6 figures
TIME TO RESOLUTION
16 months
HOW WAS CASE RESOLVED?
Settled during litigation via 3rd party mediation
Represented female Plaintiff who was the largest minority shareholder, former board member and former officer of very successful privately held corporation in litigation alleging wrongful termination and corporate claims.
RESULT
Settled low to mid 6 figures
TIME TO RESOLUTION
2 years
HOW WAS CASE RESOLVED?
Settled during litigation
Represented successful, long time sales professional terminated while pregnant by large publicly traded employer.
RESULT
Settled low 6 figures
TIME TO RESOLUTION
3 years
HOW WAS CASE RESOLVED?
Settled during litigation