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What kind of evidence do I need to prove retaliation?

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What kind of evidence do I need to prove retaliation?

In order to state a claim for retaliation under California law, you need to show three things. First, you must show that you engaged in protected conduct, such as reporting illegal activity or discrimination. Second, you need to show that you suffered an adverse employment action, which is a material change to the terms and conditions of your employment (e.g., termination, demotion, or changes to working hours, pay, or location). Third, you’ll need to show a causal connection between your protected activity and the adverse employment action. This can be shown in a variety of ways, including close timing between your reports and the adverse action, the employer’s failure to investigate those complaints, sham discipline, or the employer’s failure to follow its own policies, among other ways.

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