We Protect Employee Rights
- We hold California’s biggest employers accountable for their unlawful actions to obtain maximum recovery for your losses.
- We are personally invested in every single client who walks through our door. Our dedication shows in our results.
- Our firm exclusively focuses on California employment law matters.
- Do not let fear and intimidation hold you back from standing up for yourself. An attorney will work one-on-one with you every step of the way. Retaining an experienced employment law attorney will give you the strength and confidence to challenge unfair treatment.
- We provide personalized legal solutions. Employment law disputes can have a severe impact on individuals’ abilities to work, earn income and enjoy life. Our clients often come to us during the most difficult times in their lives and careers. The aggressive and effective representation we provide helps our clients regain their professional standing.
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Discrimination at Work
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California prohibits discriminatory treatment on the basis of protected characteristics, such as:
- Issues related to health like disability, requests for CFRA/FMLA leave, need for a medical accommodation, pregnancy, etc.;
- Demographics like age, race, gender, national origin, religion, etc.
Failure to Accommodate
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- Intermittent leave to allow you to obtain treatment
- Moving to a different work location, e.g., closer to a bathroom
- Ergonomic workstation.
- Reducing your work schedule
Age Discrimination
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- You are terminated and replaced by a substantially younger individual;
- You are passed over for promotion in favor of a younger individual; and/or
- You observe that growth opportunities are denied.
Sexual Orientation/LGBQ Discrimination
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- Treat you differently, especially after learning of your sexual orientation;
- Retaliate against you for asserting your rights; and/or
- Subject you to hostile comments because of your sexual orientation
Pregnancy or Maternity Discrimination
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During pregnancy, you generally have the right to:
- Take pregnancy leave;
- Take time off to bond with your child;
- Seek pregnancy related accommodations, e.g., for breastfeeding Do not let an employer push you out of your job with a newborn to support. Employee Rights Attorney Group can defend you.
We Will Obtain ALL of Your Rightful Compensation
An employer cannot terminate you for an illegal reason including:
- Discriminatory reasons (e.g., disability, CFRA/FMLA leave, pregnancy, age, race, gender, etc.);
- Retaliatory reasons (e.g., whistleblowing, reporting unlawful practices, etc.);
We can help you obtain full recovery for your losses after. Contact our wrongful termination lawyers today.
You are Entitled to the Same Chances and Opportunities at Work as Everyone Else
California prohibits discriminatory treatment on the basis of protected characteristics, such as:
- Issues related to health like disability, requests for CFRA/FMLA leave, need for a medical accommodation, pregnancy, etc.;
- Demographics like age, race, gender, national origin, religion, etc.
If you find yourself in this situation, you have legal options you can pursue. Contact our Los Angeles discrimination attorneys today.
The Law Rewards Whistleblowers for Speaking Up
If you are punished for standing up for yourself, you may have legal recourse if:
- You reported suspect illegal activities (e.g., failure to pay wages, discrimination, etc.);.
- In response, your employer took adverse action(s) against you (e.g., termination) or created a hostile work environment;
- You suffered damages
No One Should Go to Work and Be Harassed
Sexual harassment remains common and it can manifest itself in different ways:
- You are denied opportunities because you refused advances;
- You are continually exposed to a hostile and offensive work environment;
An employer is not allowed to retaliate against you for making a complaint.
Are You or Have You Been Disabled? Know Your Employee Rights.
If you have a health issue, even if temporarily, your employer must:
- Treat you the same as everyone else, despite any disability or health condition;
- Provide a reasonable accommodation;
- Communicate with you to determine a reasonable accommodation; and
Allow you to take leave, if necessary
You Are Entitled to Unpaid Wages Plus Penalties for Non-Payment
Failure to pay wages and wage theft is a serious offense that may subject an employer to civil and/or criminal penalties. Wages can include but are not limited to:
- Unpaid commissions, salary, hourly wages, overtime pay, stock options, unused vacation pay, etc.
If Your Employer is Resisting, Please Do Not Hesitate to Contact Us to Learn About Your Rights.
Employers must accommodate your health issue to allow success at your job, if such an accommodation does not pose an undue burden. Accommodations can include:
- Intermittent leave to allow you to obtain treatment
- Moving to a different work location, e.g., closer to a bathroom
- Ergonomic workstation
- Reducing your work schedule
Gender Discrimination May Manifest Itself in Different Ways.
Companies continue to deny women the same advancement opportunities. Gender discrimination includes:
- Key clients or opportunities are assigned to male colleagues;
- You are paid less than male counterparts for the same work; and/or
you are micromanaged and supervised, while male colleagues are given more autonomy.
Race Discrimination May be More Covert But Just as Present as Before.
Race discrimination manifests itself when:
- You are denied the same advancement opportunities;
- Treated as second class; and/or
subject to a hostile work environment
If you are discriminated against on the basis of race, take action and call us for a consultation.
You May be Entitled to Job Protected and/or Non Job Protected Leave.
Depending on various factors, you may be entitled to job protected and/or non job protected leave. In some situations, both may be combined to give you maximum leave rights. If your employer is interfering with your rights, e.g., CFRA/FMLA and/or FEHA rights. Do not wait after you are fired. Call us today.
As an Older Employee, You May Add More Value to the Company and Yet Face Undeserved Discrimination.
Age discrimination may happen if:
- You are terminated and replaced by a substantially younger individual;
- You are passed over for promotion in favor of a younger individual; and/or
you observe that growth opportunities are denied
If the writing is on the wall that you are being aged out, contact our legal team.
California Protects Your Right to be Yourself and Love Who You Love.
It is illegal for an employer to:
- Treat you differently, especially after learning of your sexual orientation;
- Retaliate against you for asserting your rights; and/or
Subject you to hostile comments because of your sexual orientation.
You have rights and we can help you gain full protection of the law.
Nobody Should be Punished for Where They Were Born.
In this country of immigrants, hard-working individuals have a hard time gaining acceptance. For instance
- You are harassed because of your accent, style of dress, and/or other cultural attributes
You do not have to continue to accept such harassment. An attorney can help you gain the benefit of the law.
In this country of immigrants, hard-working individuals have a hard time gaining acceptance. For instance
During pregnancy, you generally have the right to:
- Take pregnancy leave;
- Take time off to bond with your child;
- Seek pregnancy related accommodations, e.g., for breastfeeding
Do not let an employer push you out of your job with a newborn to support. Employee Rights Attorney Group can defend you.
You do not have to continue to accept such harassment. An attorney can help you gain the benefit of the law.
Don’t Let Your Employer Overstep Your Agreed Terms.
For this claim, you need a valid agreement and enforceable terms. To the extent there is an ambiguity and the company is attempting to take advantage of it to avoid its obligations, certain situations allow you to go beyond the four corners of the contract for purposes of interpretation.
Do NOT Sign a Severance Agreement Until You Speak With an Attorney
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Were You Wrongfully Terminated?
Do you have a wrongful termination case? The following is an overview of general legal principles and is not exhaustive or a substitute for legal advice. Contact us today to speak to a wrongful termination attorney if you believe you were wrongfully terminated. Please contact one of our attorneys for a free consultations if you
Are You Owed Overtime Pay?
California overtime provisions apply to all California employers, residents, as well as nonresidents who perform work in California and for California based employers. If you work unauthorized overtime, your employer is still obligated to compensate you for it. An employer, however, is permitted to discipline you for violating the employer’s policy prohibiting overtime work without
Can I Breast Feed at Work? Yes!
Generally, every employer, including the state and any political subdivision, must provide a nursing mother an appropriate space and a reasonable amount of break time to nurse the baby or express milk. If possible, the break time can run concurrently with any paid break time already provided to the employee. Any additional breaks, however, do