Do you need an employment lawyer in Bakersfield?

Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired by an employer in violation of an employee’s legal rights. There are several types of wrongful termination including discrimination, contract violations, sexual harassment, and retaliation.

While most workers in the US can be fired “at-will,” there are exceptions to this rule. Some of these exceptions include discrimination, contract violations, retaliation, and more. If you suspect that you were fired for any of these reasons by your Bakersfield CA employer, give us a call.

Wage and hour lawsuits have become more common as the gig economy gets bigger. The battle between employee and independent contractor status can make wages more complicated, and sometimes you need a lawyer to help sort things out. Often it’s hard for employees to know if their rights have been violated without the guidance of an experienced attorney. When Bakersfield employers violate wage and hour laws, and employees don’t know their rights they are not able to protect themselves and are most likely missing out on pay that they are entitled to.

We also commonly see cases regarding minimum wage and other similar employment disputes. If you think your pay has been calculated incorrectly or illegally, contact us today.

Unfortunately, workplace discrimination and harassment happen far too often. Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably than other employees or applicants because of a specific personal characteristic, such as race, gender, color or marital status. And sometimes human resources does nothing about the situation. But the team at D.Law is here to help Bakersfield employees make sure their legal rights are protected. If you’ve experienced discrimination or harassment at your job, contact our Bakersfield employment attorney today.

Workplace retaliation occurs when a business takes negative action against the employee who initially filed a complaint. If an employer punishes or fires an employee for exercising his or her employment rights, it is considered workplace retaliation and it may be illegal.

If you’ve been fired, demoted, or otherwise treated negatively at your job for reasons such as reporting workplace hazards, filing a workers’ compensation claim, or exercising any of your other employment rights, you may have a workplace retaliation claim against your employer.

California is one of the most generous states when it comes to protected leaves. From the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA leave) to baby bonding to military leave, there are many rules that employers must follow when it comes to taking state and federally protected leaves. Unfortunately, many employers in Bakersfield are either unaware of these rules or choose to avoid them, but we can help.

If an employer refuses you paid or unpaid medical or sick leave due to a serious health condition of you or a family member, that employer is in direct violation of the CFRA. When this happens, you need a team of protected leave lawyers that will protect your employee rights.

We handle a variety of other workplace-related legal issues. Call or fill out our form to request a FREE consultation with an expert.