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Wrongful Termination
In California it is illegal for an employer to terminate an employee in violation of a public policy expressed by a constitutional provision, statute or administrative regulation which is well established and beneficial to the public. Defining public policy requires an experienced analysis of the facts surrounding the termination and the applicable laws. There are […]
Whistleblowers
You may have heard the term whistleblower and wondered what it means. In the employment context, an employee who “blows the whistle,” or reports illegal acts is protected from retaliation by their employer. But other actions, in addition to reporting illegal acts, often fall under the general category of whistleblower claims. Employees in California are […]
Sexual Harassment Victory
A young woman working at a pawn shop was terminated after she complained about her manager sexually harassing her and then threatening her for standing up to him. Represented by Michelle Dye Neumann, a jury awarded her $133,953.39 plus attorneys fees.
Fired for filing workers’ compensation claim
A jury awarded $361, 000 including $250,000 in punitive damages to a truck driver fired because he filed a workers’ compensation claim. Michelle Dye Neumann was lead counsel in the case.
Female Corrections Officer Awarded $1,275,000
A female corrections officer represented by Michelle Dye Neumann was awarded $1,000,000 in punitive damages and $275,000 in compensatory damages after she was retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment by co-worker.
