We cannot estimate the average settlement for a retaliation lawsuit because each suit involves different offenses, different victims, and unique losses. To estimate the value of your potential retaliation claim, you can work with a Los Angeles retaliation lawyer to evaluate your case.
Our legal team finds that cases involving wrongful termination or significant career impact may result in higher settlements. We want to provide legal support and guidance to victims of mistreatment based on the specific instances of misconduct that have impacted their professional and personal lives.
You can contact us today to discuss whether or not you qualify for a retaliation lawsuit and what the average settlement for your lawsuit might be.
What is Retaliation and Protected Activity?
“Retaliation,” as a legal term, refers to behaviors that your employer engages in after you’ve blown the whistle on workplace misconduct (Labor Code section 232.5) or:
- Reported discrimination against protected individuals.
- Participated in an investigation into the business’s operations.
- Requested accommodations that an employer should have reasonably met.
- Requested or taken protected leave.
There are laws in place designed to protect your right to engage in these activities, as they ensure that businesses throughout California remain honest about their operating practices and employee care.
If you think you may be the victim of retaliation, it’s time to consider what evidence you have on hand. You must have the means to prove that an employer violated the rights reasonably afforded to you under California law if you want to request an average settlement in a retaliation lawsuit.
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Proving Retaliation
The evidence you use to argue that you’ve suffered from workplace retaliation can include:
- Emails
- Text messages
- Notices from HR, including unreasonable complaints
- Input from workplace witnesses
- Records suggesting that demotions or layoffs took place close to workplace investigations or whistleblowing
- Internal inconsistencies
If you don’t have this information on hand, don’t worry. You can work with our legal team to conduct an investigation into your treatment and respond accordingly. We know what steps to take to carefully investigate your treatment without compromising your safety.
Once we have the evidence we need to move forward with a retaliation lawsuit, we can help you start building your claim.
What Damages Can You Include in a Retaliation Lawsuit?
What is the average settlement for a retaliation lawsuit? While there’s no industry standard that our team can refer to, the damages you receive when pursuing a retaliation lawsuit settlement may include:
- Back pay
- Front pay
- Restoration of benefits
- Emotional distress
If an employer’s retaliation campaign removed you from a previously held position, you may also be restored to that position upon receiving your settlement.
If you want to include a request for damages based on any of these losses, make sure you have evidence proving that they stemmed from an employer’s retaliation claim. Proof helps value your case.
Fortunately, we can connect you with investigators who can help bring forward treatment notes, HR reports, and payroll records relevant to your case.
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Can You Receive Punitive Damages When Filing a Retaliation Claim?
You may have the right to receive punitive damages when you file a retaliation claim. Title VII allows you to receive these damages when an employer engages in reckless indifference or purposeful maliciousness.
However, we do not estimate the value of possible punitive damages when establishing the value of the average settlement for a retaliation lawsuit. It’s up to a judge to determine whether or not you should receive punitive damages after instances of retaliation.
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Do You Have to Go to Trial to Move Forward With a Retaliation Lawsuit?
You don’t have to go to trial to request a settlement after instances of retaliation, but the process can help you receive more compensation for your mistreatment. Unfortunately, trials tend to take longer to come to their natural conclusion than settlement negotiations, and they can be expensive.
If you want to streamline the process of asking for compensation after instances of retaliation, you can work with our employment law lawyers to negotiate with an employer for a fair settlement. We keep these conversations private while encouraging employers to carefully consider the evidence we have of their deliberate mistreatment of their employees.
You can discuss the pros and cons of negotiating for a retaliation settlement during case consultations with our team. If you decide that you want to move forward with a trial, you can trust us to let you know what a potential trial award could be based on jury trends, state caps, and the financial status of your employer’s business.
It’s Time to Discuss Your Right to a Retaliation Lawsuit
Has your employer demoted you, discriminated against you, or terminated your position without cause? If you’re a victim of employer retaliation, you may have the right to pursue a lawsuit for damages. You can meet with our Los Angeles wage and hour violations lawyers to discuss your right to independent legal action or to a class action lawsuit.
We are proud to stand with employees and demand that employers recognize the protections designed to ensure the fair treatment of staff across the state. While we can’t say what the average settlement for a retaliation lawsuit is, we can account for the individual factors contributing to your lawsuit to set the value of your desired damages.
Book a case consultation with our attorneys today to learn more about your right to compensatory action under employment law.
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