# California Labor Code Section 1102.5

Type: regulation

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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: Summary Judgment Granted — The court granted Pfizer's motion for summary judgment, ruling that while Han engaged in protected activity, the employer provided clear evidence it would have terminated him regardless, defeating all claims.
- **2023**: Lawsuit Filed — Han filed a complaint in federal court alleging retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5 after Pfizer terminated his employment following internal whistleblowing reports and a performance-related discharge.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### California Court: Broad 1102.5 Protection Doesn't Bar Summary Judgment Where Years of Performance Issues Exist
2026-07-06 22:21:25 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

In Han v. Pfizer, the Northern District of California granted summary judgment for the employer despite protected whistleblowing, emphasizing that years of documented performance deficiencies can defeat a Section 1102.5 retaliation claim. The ruling reaffirms the broad construction of protected activity but underscores the decisive value of contemporaneous performance records.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/california-court-broad-1102-5-protection-summary-judgment-pfizer

### HR Alert: CA 1102.5 Whistleblower Claim Defeated by Years of Performance Records
2026-07-06 22:21:17 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Pfizer successfully defended a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit under California's Section 1102.5 by relying on years of consistent, documented performance deficiencies that predated the employee's protected activity. The case is a critical lesson for HR teams on the importance of contemporaneous performance management.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/hr-alert-ca-1102-5-whistleblower-claim-defeated-pfizer-performance-records

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