Reporting workplace safety violations is legally protected activity in California. Long Beach port workers covered under both state (Labor Code §6310) and federal (OSHA Section 11(c)) protections cannot be fired, demoted, or punished for speaking up about hazards. Critical deadline: Federal OSHA retaliation complaints must be filed within 30 days of adverse action. California complaints generally have a six-month window. #LaborRights #WorkplaceSafety #Whistleblower