Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys
From retaliation against whistleblowers to wrongful termination, work law cases can frequently be hard and frustrating to show, as California employers frequently have large resources to safeguard themselves from examination. However, employment our employment legal representatives at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have repeatedly brought reliability and authority to our clients' words and permitted them to dominate in cases versus Fortune 500 business and significant corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We understand that all employees are worthy of to have someone standing up for their rights, no matter how challenging the case. This is true whether someone works for a small company or a billion-dollar corporation. When you maintain our Los Angeles work law practice, we'll advocate for your needs throughout the whole legal procedure.
To start the procedure of filing a claim, call (866) 634-4525 or contact us online today.
Types of Employment Law Claims
In California, companies can employ and fire most employees at will. However, they can not fire or take adverse action against employees for factors that break the law or public law. For example, a business can not fire staff members who defended their rights if the employer participated in discrimination or harassment in the office. However, companies will seldom admit the true, unlawful reason for a termination or other negative action, creating an uphill struggle for staff members.
Employees are also lawfully secured from numerous kinds of discrimination and harassment. In California, employees have securities under all of the same federal antidiscrimination laws that protect employees around the nation, including the Title VII of the Civil Liberty Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), amongst various others. California employees also have additional rights under the Unruh Civil Liberty Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you're a member of a protected class who has actually suffered a hostile work environment, you may have the ability to sue against your company for discrimination.
Some typical employment law claims consist of:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a secured activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Sexual harassment.
- Employer misbehavior.
- Contract conflicts.
What Damages Can I Seek from My Employer?
The law provides victims the right to seek legal relief when they have struggled with wrongful termination, discrimination, and other types of employer misbehavior. Depending upon the nature of your employment law case, you may be eligible for various "damages" or forms of relief.
Some types of relief might include:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost incomes and advantages.
- Court expenses and lawyer fees.
- Damages for psychological distress (common in cases including sexual harassment or discrimination).
- Punitive damages (if your company carried out particularly egregious actions).
Some people will not find a go back to their previous positions sensible or preferable after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some employees may want to seek this type of relief in addition to lost incomes and other damages. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we carefully evaluate each case with our clients to determine the finest legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can rise into the millions of dollars, and you want an attorney who will resolve all of your losses and understand how to seek the optimum quantity possible in your circumstance.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your employer engaged in wrongful action can present serious problems. Without knowing the numerous state and federal employment laws, many workers do not know for sure whether they have experienced discrimination or another form of misbehavior. Even when the misconduct is unmistakable, it can typically be hard for victims to gather clear proof that links to the employer's actions.
This is why workplace claims need comprehensive investigation in order to achieve success. As one of California's premier complainant's law office, our Los Angeles work law group at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP has substantial investigative resources that we can use in your case.
When examining your claim, we will take a look at the following as available:
- Statements from coworkers concerning discrimination or harassment on the part of a company.
- Employment records suggesting no efficiency or delinquency issues.
- Proof that an employer did not end other staff members in the very same scenario.
- Proof of close distance in between a staff member's protected activity or class and the adverse action.
- Proof of an employer's moving reasons for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our attorneys have actually secured more million-dollar outcomes for customers than any other injury law office in California, including the following:
- $4.9 billion verdict against General Motors.
- $73 million verdict versus Ford Motor Company.
- $55 million verdict against .
- $33 million decision versus Budget Rent-a-Car and the Los Angeles Police Department.
- $25.9 million verdict against Ford Motor Company.
- $6 million settlement versus the Los Angeles Police Department.
Our work representing complainants versus big corporations highlights our capability to take on the hardest cases. We know that cases require resources, ability, and experience, and we routinely bring all of these to the cases we take. If you have a complex wrongful termination or sexual harassment case, please do not be reluctant to call and explore your legal alternatives with our group.
Don't Let Your Employer Violate Your Rights
If you are the victim of work discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination - or if you are a lawyer looking for an experienced litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our appreciated and recognized work law attorneys represent customers and help other legal representatives in the Los Angeles location, Southern California, and throughout the whole state. We likewise consult with attorneys and customers nationwide.