Political rhetoric is fueling more workplace discrimination and retaliation. Learn from 1000Attorneys.com’s data how California employees can protect their rights.

The 2025 Trump government shutdown has sparked urgent questions about the nation’s economic health and its ripple effects across individual states. Nowhere are those questions more pressing than in California, a state that not only houses a large federal workforce but also relies heavily on industries tied to federal spending, contracts, and consumer confidence.

California Labor Code section 1102.5 is an important law that protects employees from retaliation when they report unlawful activities.

Employment dispute lawyers in California can help you at every stage of employment. From hiring to firing. Here's what they do: