Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Whistleblower case?

A few years ago I contacted the California Medical Ethics board and filed a complaint about a surgeon and Hospital that I was working for. The hospital was found to be in the wrong and a department director lost her job. I left the hospital by my own choice with no pressure. Three years later I am applying for a position in the same town at a different hospital. The H/R director at my old hospital is now at this new one and refuses to hire me, even though there are mulitiple positions and I am fully qualified. Do I have anything going for me here or no?


Asked on 5/04/07, 12:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Whistleblower case?

You must prove your case. How do you intend to do so when it is a different employer? If you have any evidence, instead of mere speculation, that the new employer is basing the decision not to hire on 'protected activity', then feel free to contact me to discuss.

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Answered on 5/04/07, 3:33 pm
Alden Knisbacher knisbacher law offices

Re: Whistleblower case?

You might. . . if what you say is right, the hospital is retaliating against you for protected activity -- filing of that complaint. . . the strength of the case would depend on the connection you could make, and on whether you are more qualified than the people they have hired at the new hospital.

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Answered on 5/04/07, 12:52 pm


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