Regents of University of California v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Rosen)

Regents of University of California v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Rosen), also known as Rosen v. Regents of University of California, is a California Supreme Court case dealing with issues of employment law, specifically related to whistleblower retaliation and the scope of the protections afforded to employees under the California Whistleblower Protection Act.

The case generally revolves around an employee (Rosen) who claimed to have suffered retaliation from the University of California after reporting alleged improper or illegal activities within the university system. The core legal question often centers on whether the employee's reporting activities were protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act, and whether the subsequent actions taken by the university constituted unlawful retaliation.

The California Supreme Court's decision in this case provides important clarification and interpretation of the California Whistleblower Protection Act. It helps define the boundaries of what constitutes protected whistleblowing activity and what employer actions are considered retaliatory. This case has significant implications for employers and employees in California, particularly those working within the public sector.

The specific details of the case, including the nature of the reported misconduct and the alleged retaliatory actions, are crucial to understanding the court's reasoning and the application of the legal principles involved. The ruling helps to establish precedent for future cases involving similar claims of whistleblower retaliation in California. The holding clarifies the burdens of proof and the elements necessary to establish a claim under the Act.