An adverse employment action is a way to define punishment or a material change in the terms and conditions of your work environment that relate to causes of action under California Law.
So where this comes into play is people think well, i didn’t get fired, i don’t have a case.
But they don’t understand that there is a lot more that can happen to you in the workplace that can be the basis for a legal case.
You don’t have to get fired based on your race or your gender or your disability status.
If your work conditions are changed because someone is discriminating against you or retaliating against you, that can be the basis of a case.
What does that mean?
If you’re put on the night shift, if you are humiliated in the workplace, or transferred to a location where now you have to drive and have a 2 hour commute.
If your hours are cut.
There’s a number of different things that can happen, short of termination that can still be the basis for a lawsuit.
And if that has happened to you, you should consult with an employment attorney.
* The articles provided on the Stalwart Law website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be used as professional legal advice or as a substitute for legal consultation with a qualified attorney.
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