Retaliation

A California retaliation lawsuit typically takes 12 to 36 months to resolve. The CRD/CRD complaint stage runs 6-12 months, lawsuit filing through discovery takes another 12-18 months, and trial-bound cases extend further. Most retaliation cases settle in mediation 12-24 months after filing. California Labor Code §1102.5 protects whistleblowers and the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Average settlements for whistleblower retaliation cases typically range from $50,000 to over $1 million, depending on factors like lost wages, emotional distress, and whether punitive damages apply. At Feher Law, we’ve helped employees throughout Southern California fight back against employers who punished them for speaking up about wrongdoing. If you’ve experienced retaliation from your employer