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State and U.S. employment laws can be your recourse when an employer mistreats you. And when you need protection under the law, an employment lawyer in Lancaster from Lawyers for Justice, PC, can ensure that you are covered and fully compensated. Lawyers for Justice, PC, is a top employment law firm that serves the working people of Lancaster, C6alifornia. We have represented thousands and have earned recognition for winning the best results for our clients.
The Law Is on Your Side
You might feel like you don’t have much power at work, but you have several rights that your employer must respect. These include rights against discrimination, unsafe work environments, unlawful firings, and receipt of proper pay. Laws protecting these rights include:
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act—give you the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to address serious personal or family needs;
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)—prohibit discrimination in the workplace;
- The Americans with Disabilities Act—requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities;
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act—protects employees who are at least 40 against age discrimination;
- The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Labor Code—require employers to pay minimum wage and overtime premiums to non-exempt employees;
- Workers’ compensation laws—require employers to provide medical care and wage replacement benefits to employees who suffer injuries on the job;
- Whistleblower protection laws—forbid employers from retaliating against employees who report unlawful activity at work or who refuse to engage in illegal activity on behalf of their employers; and
- The California Occupational Safety and Health Act—requires employers to maintain safe workspaces.
If your employer does not comply with state, federal, or local employment laws, it could be liable to you for damages and other legal relief, such as job reinstatement and policy changes at work.
How We Can Help You
A Lancaster employment lawyer from our firm can represent you when the following employment law issues arise:
- Wrongful termination,
- Workplace discrimination,
- Hostile work environment,
- Sexual harassment,
- Wage and hour disputes,
- Workplace injuries,
- Catastrophic personal injuries, and
- Consumer rights.
We know the evidence you need to collect and the procedural steps you must take to protect your rights, and we can handle these tasks for you. We bring in top settlements but are also unafraid to take cases to trial when necessary.
Workplace Discrimination
Several elements of who you are cannot be the basis for punishment or unequal treatment at work. Under FEHA and Title VII, an employer cannot make adverse decisions against an employee for any of the following reasons:
- Race,
- Marital status,
- National origin,
- Religion,
- Veteran status,
- Color,
- Disability,
- Age (40 or older),
- Ancestry,
- Creed,
- Sex,
- Gender,
- Sexual orientation,
- Genetics, or
- Medical condition.
Your boss cannot fire you, pay you less, harass you, demote you, or refuse you professional advancement for the above reasons.
Workplace Injuries
Repetitive stress and traumatic events in the workplace can cause employees significant harm. California’s workers’ compensation laws require employers to carry insurance to cover wage replacement and health care for employees who get hurt at work.
Unfortunately, one of the state’s most significant employment issues is the number of employers that unlawfully operate without workers’ compensation coverage. Our attorneys can help ensure that your employer is held responsible for any failures to carry coverage and that your employer pays for care and wage loss after you suffer a work injury.
Wage and Hour Violations
There are many reasons why employees go to work day after day: purpose, routine, passion, and need. Employees also go to work to get paid and must be paid fairly. An employer must honor wage agreements and must pay its non-exempt employees at least minimum wage and increased wages for overtime.
Minimum Wage and Overtime
The minimum wage in California is $16 per hour, but employees in the Los Angeles area might be entitled to up to $16.90 per hour. Employees entitled to minimum wage must also receive 1.5 to 2 times their regular pay rate if they work more than 40 hours a week or 8 hours a day. An employer that does not comply with these rules is liable to each harmed employee for unpaid wages and possibly for penalties. You can count on us to recover the money you worked for.
Wage Statements
How do you know if you received adequate compensation for your labor? You can tell by studying wage statements. California law requires employers to regularly provide you with itemized wage statements that reflect the hours you worked, the rates paid, and deductions made from your pay during each pay period.
Failure to provide these statements has recently been the second most common violation among employers in California. If your employer has committed this violation, it owes you damages and attorney’s fees, and it could owe you an additional $100 in penalties for each subsequent violation.
We can maximize your damages in a wage and hour claim and send a strong message to your employer about its obligations to engage in fair and transparent pay practices.
Contact Us for Help Today
Lawyers for Justice, PC, is the preeminent California employment law firm. We have won multiple awards from the legal community and several top verdicts for our clients. Our attorneys have recovered millions. Our firm is here if you need a compassionate, assertive, and knowledgeable employment attorney in Lancaster or another county. You can contact us online or call us to schedule a consultation.
