EmploymentQuestion 1043 of 1605
An employer disciplines an employee specifically because she filed a good-faith discrimination complaint. Under FEHA, this is:
a.Unlawful retaliation, a separate FEHA violation
b.Only actionable if the original complaint is proven true
c.Permissible under the at-will doctrine
d.Acceptable, since complaints disrupt the workplace
Explanation
FEHA prohibits retaliation against a person for opposing discrimination, filing a complaint, or participating in an investigation. Retaliation is an independent violation even if the underlying discrimination claim ultimately fails, as long as the complaint was made in good faith.
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