San Diego Litigation Attorney

On March 22, 2023 IPVM, a news source that covers the surviellance and technology industry, published an article concerning our client's case against Dahua Technology USA, Inc. 

Can I Report Illegal Activities by My Employer Without Getting Fired? This is one of those questions that have the ideal-legal answer and a more practical, real life response. Under the law, you have a right to report an employer's illegal activities without fear of retaliation. That's the ideal under the law. But in real life, if you discover that your employer is engaged in unlawful activities, then repoting your employer could put your job at risk, and you may face retaliation from your employer. Keep in mind that your employer is likely not stupid enough to tell you that the reason you're being termianted is because you engaged in a protected activity such as reporting illegal acts. Instead, what your employer will do is terminate you for some other reason--any other reason, incluidng no reason. While this doesn't stop them from wronfully terminating you--and it certainly won't prevent you from filing a retaliation/wrongful termiantion case.

We have a long record of representing employees within the warehouse and logistics industries. Warehouse workers often face a variety of employment rights violations, including: Wage and Hour Violations: Many warehouse workers are paid low wages and are not paid for all the hours they work, including overtime. They may also be denied meal and rest breaks, as required by law. Health and Safety Violations: Warehouse workers often face hazardous working conditions, such as heavy lifting, repetitive motions, and exposure to chemicals and other toxins. They may not have access to adequate protective gear or training, which can put their health and safety at risk. Discrimination: Warehouse workers may face discrimination based on their race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. They may be subjected to unequal pay or denied opportunities for promotion or advancement. Retaliation: Workers who speak out about wage and hour violations, health and saf

Defamation in employment cases involves a false statement made by an employer or employee that harms the reputation of an individual in their workplace or industry. Defamation can occur in many forms, including written or spoken statements, social media posts, or gestures. In order to prove defamation in an employment case, the following elements must be met: False statement: The statement made about the employee must be false. Truth is a defense to defamation, so if the statement is true, it is not considered defamatory. Publication: The false statement must be communicated to a third party, which can include coworkers, customers, or even social media followers. It is not necessary for the statement to be widely circulated to be considered defamatory. Harm: The false statement must have caused harm to the employee's reputation or ability to work. Harm can include damage to their professional reputation, loss of job opportunities, or emotional distress.

Olsen Law Offices, APC files a civil lawsuit for wrongful termination, violations of the California Family Rights Act and Family Medical Leave Act, retaliation, and defamation against Defendant Dahua Technology USA, Inc.