WHITTIER FEMALE OFFICER RECEIVES OVER $1 MILLION IN AWARD AGAINST HER EMPLOYER FOR WHISTLEBLOWING CLAIM
A female police officer in Whittier, California proved that she had been the victim of discriminatory evaluations in her performance review as opposed to the male police officers. Further, she was demoted, and when she blew the whistle on her Division, she claimed retaliation. After trying to report to an outside authority, the discrimination grew worse, and she filed a discrimination suit against the Division. After two trials, the Appellate court upheld her claims, and ordered over $1 million in compensatory and non-economic punitive damages.
While discrimination based on sex is hard to prove, it is still illegal. If you are a woman and are being treated in a derogatory manner by your bosses or counterparts, you have the right to file a claim and end the harassment. You are also protected in going to a third agency to blow the whistle (tell of their supposedly illegal actions) without the fear of retribution. If at any time during this process things get worse or you are terminated from your position, you should seek the guidance of an experienced employment lawyer to protect your rights.
The attorneys at the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have over 50 years combined experience in gender harrassment and sexual harassment and discrimination. Our attorneys know how to fight your case both in and out of the courtroom. If you believe that you are a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination in your California workplace call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you.
