When an employer in California violates a person’s employment rights, it can be important for people to quickly seek legal representation in these cases because many people may be eligible to recover financial compensation. Common kinds of employment law issues often involved include issues concerning discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, retaliation, or wrongful termination.Â
It can also be beneficial to have the help of a lawyer when a person is dealing with a breach of contract. Business disputes can get heated rather quickly, and a person will want to be sure that they have somebody on their side who is protecting their interests.
Some of the state and federal laws that can arise in many employment law cases could include the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as well as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Equal Pay Act, the National Labor Relations Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws, and state wage and hour rules. People could also need help with employment agreements, separation packages, or salary negotiations.
As it relates to discrimination, an employer cannot discharge an employee or impose other adverse treatment based on an employee’s race, religion, color, national origin and ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, age, and military or veteran status. Wrongful termination cases could involve discrimination or possible retaliation.
Sexual harassment can be another common claim that involves a person experiencing either quid pro quo sexual harassment (which is a favor for a favor) or hostile work environment claims. When an employee becomes a whistleblower, they are protected from any adverse treatment.
Many employment law issues can heavily involve compensation disputes. Wage and hour violations, employment contract negotiations, commission agreements, stock and equity agreements, or severance could all be possible issues.
Any person who works for a company that employs five or more people can be entitled to protection under California employment discrimination law, but even employers with one or more employees can still have harassment claims brought against them. Claims have to first be made with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before a person can file a lawsuit.
Do you think that you might potentially have an employment law case in the greater Oakland, CA area? It is going to be important for you to get in touch with The Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro because we will be able to completely investigate your case and determine all of your legal options.
Our firm knows how stressful and confusing these matters can be for most people, so we can step right in and take control of the case so you will not have to worry about anything. Contact us online to take advantage of a free consultation with our Oakland, CA employment law attorney.
Jeannette is passionate about employee rights. She fights to shed light on injustices and to help her clients move beyond troubling times. Contact Jeannette today for a free case evaluation.
Settlement achieved on behalf of an employee who was discriminated against on account of his age.
Arbitration award in race harassment and discrimination suit.
Arbitration award obtained on behalf of employee terminated on account of his national origin.
Jury verdict obtained on behalf of long-term employee in suit for unpaid wages.
Settlement for employee that was retaliated against on account of reporting discrimination.
Settlement for employee discriminated against on account of her gender and age.
Pre-litigation settlement for victim of race & national origin discrimination.
Settlement negotiated in a gender discrimination case.