There are many different laws at the federal and state levels that provide employees in the United States and California a multitude of rights. These rights are intended to protect employees from unfair treatment by employers and give employees legal recourse if their rights are violated.
If you believe your employer violated one or more laws and caused you harm, you should share your concerns with experienced labor and employment attorneys near San Mateo. The law firm of Minnis & Smallets handles many types of labor and employment cases, and we are ready to discuss a possible case.
We are proud to be a premier labor and employment firm in California, and we have a record of success standing up for employees’ rights in many types of cases. Some issues we handle include:
Workplace discrimination – The law prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or other protected factors. Discrimination can take many forms, including:
Workplace harassment – Harassment is prohibited based on the above protected factors, and sexual harassment is the most common type. Employers may not allow harassment that creates a hostile work environment or may not engage in quid pro quo sexual harassment that puts an employee’s job at stake.
Leave violations – Employees in California have the right to take leave in certain situations without the fear of losing their jobs. Employers commit leave violations when they deny an employee:
Wrongful termination – Employers may not discharge employees for certain reasons, including:
Wage and hour violations – The California Labor Code gives employees many rights when it comes to hours worked and compensation. Employers commonly commit violations involving:
Employment contract problems – If you have an employment contract, your employer can engage in misconduct in different ways, such as:
If you have any type of labor or employment issue, look no further than the legal team at Minnis & Smallets. Contact us today to speak with a labor and employment attorneys near San Mateo about a possible case.
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