Labor laws are created and upheld to protect you and ensure your fair treatment in the workplace. These include state and federal laws outlined by the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Without labor laws, employers would be free to treat their workers unjustly with impunity. As a California worker, you deserve to be protected from unfair treatment in the workplace. A San Francisco employment lawyer at the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro can help your case.
It’s important to understand your rights as a California worker. Once hired in California, you are automatically afforded certain workers’ rights. Employers must respect and uphold these rights for all of their workers, regardless of an employee’s place of birth or legal status. Some of these rights include:
Under state and federal law, employers are prohibited from violating or jeopardizing any of these rights. Failure to adhere to these rights can have legal consequences for employers.
Beyond failing to meet the needs of workers, there are other ways employers can violate your rights. Some of these unlawful acts involve issues including but not limited to:
Becoming familiar with the various ways employers can violate workers’ rights can give you an insight into whether you may have been the victim of an unlawful act.
Although stringent labor laws exist in California, employers often break them. When workers’ rights are violated, they commonly feel overwhelmed, disempowered, and unsure of how to take action. But at the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, we believe unlawful acts in the workplace can and should be challenged, and we stand ready to help you. If you suspect that you or someone you know has experienced any of the rights violations outlined in the lists above, you may have the option to take legal action.
At the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, we understand that the idea of filing a lawsuit can sometimes be intimidating or scary for clients. This is why we prioritize creating a legal process that is as smooth, personalized, and streamlined as possible. When working with you, we will take the time to hear and truly understand your position before setting to work building your case:
If you are unsure whether you should file a claim or have additional questions or concerns, I am more than happy to explain my services in greater detail. Feel free to reach out anytime via the contact page.
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.