Retaliation: California

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Brian Inamine

Summary

• California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is generally more expansive than the federal statutes. See Retaliation Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• The California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits retaliation against any person because that person has opposed any practices forbidden under FEHA or because that person has participated in FEHA proceedings. See Retaliation Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• Covered employers in California are required to implement policies prohibiting retaliation. See Required Policies.
• California law prohibits immigration-related acts of retaliation. See Retaliation Related to Immigration Status/Citizenship.
• Localities including Los Angeles and San Francisco have local requirements pertaining to discrimination. See Local Requirements.