Sacramento Health Care Retaliation Attorney

Last updated on February 29, 2024

At York Law Firm, we are committed to safeguarding the rights of health care workers who face retaliation after reporting wrongful actions, noncompliance or patient care concerns in their workplace. If you have experienced termination following whistleblowing or advocacy for patient safety, our health care retaliation attorneys are here to support you. With a focus on health care and nursing home facilities, our firm serves Sacramento and surrounding Northern California areas, providing unparalleled representation to our clients. Contact us today to explore your legal options and pursue justice.

Understanding Health Care Retaliation

Health care retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee in retaliation for their protected activity, such as reporting wrongdoing, noncompliance or patient care concerns. This can encompass a wide range of actions, including:

• Raising concerns about:
  • Suspected fraud, abuse or neglect of patients, residents or vulnerable individuals
  • Inadequate staffing levels, unsafe working conditions or improper use of equipment that could jeopardize patient safety
  • Violations of patient privacy, confidentiality or safety regulations
  • Unethical or illegal practices include overbilling, medication errors or falsifying medical records
  • Suspected violations of HIPAA regulations or other privacy laws

• Advocating for:
  • Appropriate care and treatment for patients or residents, even if it conflicts with employer directives
  • Compliance with laws and regulations, even if it goes against certain workplace practices

Any action you take to uphold patient safety, ethical practices or legal compliance within your health care or nursing home facility is potentially a protected activity.

It’s important to remember that retaliation can manifest in various forms, not just termination. You may experience demotion, harassment, adverse scheduling changes or other negative consequences after speaking up about your concerns. Federal and state laws protect health care workers from retaliation, regardless of its form.

If you believe you have faced adverse action after engaging in protected activity, don’t hesitate to seek legal guidance promptly. Our dedicated health care retaliation attorneys can evaluate your case and determine a course of action to hold your employer accountable and protect your rights.

Legal Protection For Whistleblowers

If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated in retaliation for whistleblowing or advocating for patient safety, it’s essential to seek legal guidance promptly. Our dedicated health care retaliation and employment law attorneys can evaluate your case and determine the next course of action. We focus on navigating the complexities of health care retaliation claims and are prepared to advocate vigorously on your behalf.

Seeking Compensation For Retaliation

Our attorneys have a proven track record of securing successful outcomes for health care workers who face retaliation. We have helped clients recover:

• Reinstatement of their positions with back pay and benefits
• Substantial financial compensation for lost wages, emotional distress and attorney fees.
• Exposure to unlawful practices within health care facilities, deterring future retaliation. We are committed to holding employers accountable for violating your rights and ensuring you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.

Employees who have been unlawfully terminated due to retaliation may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including lost wages, reinstatement and damages for emotional distress. Additionally, employers found guilty of retaliation may face statutory penalties and punitive damages. Our experienced attorneys have a deep understanding of California employment law and can pursue maximum compensation for your losses.

Your Partner In Seeking Justice

You don’t have to face the legal battle alone if you have been terminated unlawfully after reporting wrongdoing or advocating for patient safety in a health care or nursing home facility. Contact our attorneys at York Law Firm today to schedule a consultation with one of our health care retaliation attorneys. We proudly serve clients in Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom and the Bay Area, offering compassionate support and tenacious advocacy. Call us toll-free at 916-643-2200 or complete our questionnaire for personalized assistance (subject to consultation fee). We’re here to fight for your rights and hold accountable those who retaliate against whistleblowers in the health care industry.