Workers in California have significant rights, including during the hiring process, as they carry out their workday responsibilities and in the event they are terminated. However, there are some inequalities in the system. Many large corporations have numerous lawyers who are focused only on what is in the company’s best interest. Some lawyers are not willing to go against such odds, but the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro is one of the notable exceptions. Our professionals know the law, and they know how to advocate strongly for employees. If you were treated unlawfully at work, our Palo Alto employment law attorney may be able to assist you in seeking both justice and compensation.
Employment law issues can arise from many different actions or disputes within the workplace. Here are some of the most common types of cases an employment law attorney handles.
California is an at-will employment state. This means that employers can fire employees at any time for good reason. However, some circumstances can make an employee’s termination unlawful. Employees may not be fired due to their gender, age (if over 40), disability, marital status, and more.
A termination may also be considered unlawful if it results from the employee reporting harassment, discrimination, or unsafe or unlawful business practices. This is known as retaliation, and it is against the law.
Generally, aggrieved workers with an employment discrimination complaint must notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This undersized agency is selective in the claims it will pursue, and so there is a good chance that the EEOC will not pursue a particular claim. So, most aggrieved workers must go to an employment attorney near them. The professionals at the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro routinely handle a vast array of employment discrimination claims, including:
These are just a few of the circumstances in which discrimination occurs. In many cases, negotiation resolves these disputes, but proceeding to litigation is also a possibility. To be successful, a Palo Alto employment law attorney must understand how these negotiations work and stand up for your interests.
Workplace disputes come in many different forms. For a confidential consultation with an experienced Palo Alto employment law attorney, contact the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro.
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.