A security officer observes a fellow guard pocketing items from a recovered shoplifting incident. The officer reports the conduct to the supervisor and to BSIS. California Labor Code §1102.5 generally:
Explanation
California Labor Code §1102.5 (amended significantly in 2014 and updated thereafter) prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who disclose information they reasonably believe shows a violation of state or federal statute or regulation, to a person with authority to investigate or correct the violation — including supervisors and government agencies such as BSIS. Remedies include reinstatement, back pay, and civil penalties. Retaliation (a) is itself unlawful; the statute applies to private employers (b); no court order is needed (d). Reporting unethical conduct is consistent with BSIS ethical duties.
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