Los Angeles, CA employment plaintiffs attorney Navid Soleymani shares his advice for someone who feels they’ve been a victim of employer retaliation. He recommends that employees who believe they have experienced workplace misconduct begin by putting their concerns in writing. He suggests sending an email, letter, or text message to a supervisor or human resources department explaining what they requested, what they reported, and how the company responded, while keeping copies of those communications for their records. He emphasizes that employees do not need to use complicated legal terminology when documenting their concerns and should instead state the facts clearly, professionally, and as completely as possible.

He also encourages employees to maintain a chronology or timeline as events unfold, documenting when they made complaints, whom they contacted, what concerns they raised, and how the employer responded. He notes that having a detailed record can be valuable if the matter eventually develops into a legal claim because it helps establish the sequence of events and preserve supporting evidence.

He further recommends that employees continue performing their jobs to the best of their ability while the situation is being addressed. He points out that employers may later argue that an employee was terminated because of poor performance, and maintaining strong job performance can help prevent the employer from using performance as a justification. He also cautions employees against resigning or signing a severance agreement without first seeking legal advice and encourages them to contact his firm before making either decision.