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Comprehensive Employment Law Services in Pasadena
Lawyers for Justice, P.C. handles a broad range of employment cases, from the simple to the complex. Some of the most common types of employment cases Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Pasadena employment lawyers handle include:
Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination occurs when employers treat their employees unfairly based on certain protected characteristics, including race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. For example, purposely and consistently giving an employee the least desirable tasks, refusing earned promotions, or making derogatory comments about the employee can constitute discriminatory behavior. Whether it was unintentional or not, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act provides employees protection from discrimination in their place of work.
Hostile Work Environment
A hostile work environment is defined as a workplace where employees are mistreated, harassed, and/or intimidated. Any employee who has been a victim of any physical or verbal harassment that is severe enough to create an intimidating workplace should consult an employment attorney about a claim against their employer.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment refers to any unwanted touching, behavior, or speech of a sexual nature. Due to the nature of sexual harassment, it can take on many different forms and can happen to anybody regardless of age, gender, or status. Despite federal laws that prohibit and deter such behavior, like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, sexual harassment is still an ongoing issue in Pasadena and throughout the country. A qualified employment lawyer can stop the harassment and secure compensation.
Wage and Hour Violations
Wage and hour violation claims occur when an employer underpays their employees. Wage theft can take various forms, such as paying employees below the mandated minimum wage, withholding pay, refusing overtime pay, failing to reimburse for company expenses, and more. A proactive and dedicated Pasadena workplace lawyer can compel the employer to provide back pay and appropriate compensation.
Workplace Retaliation
The US Department of Labor defines workplace retaliation as an employer punishing an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity. Some of the most common examples include employees complaining about discriminatory workplace culture, whistleblowing, advocating for protection against workplace violations, or taking medical leave. Retaliation can come in many forms, and employees who have suffered workplace retaliation should consult with an experienced employment attorney.
Wrongful Termination
Although California is an “at-will” employment state, firing a worker for an illegal reason constitutes wrongful termination. For example, an employer cannot fire an employee due to their protected characteristics or in retaliation for reporting their negligent actions to a federal administration.
Workplace Injury
A workplace injury is defined as an injury that is sustained in the workplace or from performing job-related duties. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the range of injuries can vary from anything minor, like cuts and bruises, to more severe medical conditions like brain injuries and spinal cord damage. If an employee has been injured while on the job and has not received the proper medical care from their employer, a Pasadena employment lawyer can file a claim to recover compensation for their injuries and potentially for their employer’s negligence/recklessness.
Why Choose Lawyers for Justice, P.C.’s Pasadena Employment Lawyers?
Since its founding in 2008, Lawyers for Justice, P.C. has grown to become one of the nation’s leading employment law services firms. Dedicated to the principle that a partial justice is an injustice, Lawyers for Justice, P.C.’s Pasadena labor law attorneys are both aggressive and strategic in their fight for their clients’ rights. Taking on companies of all sizes, the firm has recovered over $100, 000,000 for California employees.
Highly respected throughout the industry, Lawyers for Justice, P.C.’s relentless, results-driven employment lawyers hold employers accountable for illegal treatment of their workers. When employees stand up for themselves, it helps to make the workplace fairer and more just for everyone.
Contact Lawyers for Justice, P.C.’s Pasadena Employment Attorneys Today
When an employee in Pasadena has experienced sexual harassment, wage theft, discrimination, or other employment law violations, they need a smart, committed Pasadena employment lawyer to fight for them. The Lawyers for Justice, P.C., team of employment attorneys works tirelessly to protect workers’ rights, stop the abuse, and secure meaningful compensation.
To speak with a qualified labor law attorney, call (818) JUSTICE or complete the contact form. An experienced legal professional is available to help pursue justice and rightful compensation.
