■  Wrongful termination
Employers are legally prohibited from firing workers for certain reasons, such as their age, race, sexual orientation, gender, or any other protected characteristic. They also cannot terminate employment out of retaliation against a worker for upholding their rights or in violation of an employment contract or severance agreement. If you believe you have experienced wrongful termination, speak with our legal team about your options. 

■  Discrimination and harassment
Workplace discrimination refers to unfair treatment based on a person’s race, age, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected characteristic. Harassment can encompass a wide range of actions that create a hostile work environment, including sexual harassment. Both actions are unlawful in the workplace and can give rise to legal claims and compensation. 

■  Pay and overtime issues
Employers are legally required to pay workers the wages they agreed upon and adhere to minimum wage and overtime laws. If you are waiting on unpaid wages or navigating other wage and hour disputes, reach out to our team to discuss your options. You may have the right to seek backpay and compensation for resulting expenses. 

■  Leave of absence disputes
Certain employers in California are required to provide leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. If an employer has failed to provide leave that you legally qualify for, has not held your position during leave, or has harassed you for taking leave, you may have the right to pursue legal action. 

■  Workplace retaliation
An employer commits retaliation when they take negative action against a worker for upholding their employee rights. If your employer fired you, demoted you, or moved you to a less desirable position after you reported them or upheld other rights, you may have a retaliation case. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing retaliation claims in San Bernardino County.