Labor/Employment
Sep. 2, 2026
Lessons from a major whistleblower retaliation verdict
California Labor Code Section 1102.5 is a strong weapon for employees, and a recent major verdict shows why employers faced with whistleblower retaliation claims should proceed carefully.
Some years ago, I was in trial at the Los Angeles County Courthouse. Our judge was a very seasoned judge. After both sides took care of preliminary matters, the judge gave me a puzzled look, told me that he had never heard of the cause of action for Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy, and said he was going to dismiss this claim on the spot. In a panic, I told him that I made a living on this cause of action and that it is very real. After studying the claim du...
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