■  Wrongful termination

A California employer does not have the right to fire you for just any reason. If your employer fired you because of your age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic, or if they violated your employment contract or severance agreement, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination case.

■  Pay and overtime issues

Unpaid wages and overtime pay also give rise to employment law matters. If your employer has failed to provide your agreed-upon wages, recorded your hours incorrectly, neglected to provide promised bonuses, or failed to deliver stated benefits, contact our Los Angeles employment lawyers. 

■  Discrimination and harassment

You should never face unfair treatment at work due to your age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religious beliefs, or disability. You should also never worry about harassment due to any of these qualities. Employment discrimination and harassment are both violations of your employee rights and lead to a hostile work environment.

■  Workplace retaliation

You have the right to report unfair treatment to your Human Resources department or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission without fear of retaliation. If you were terminated, demoted, moved to an unfavorable position, or otherwise mistreated after reporting your employer, you may have the right to legal action under whistleblower retaliation laws.

■  Leave of absence disputes 

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may have the right to take a leave of absence due to pregnancy, disability, medical conditions, workers’ compensation, family member emergencies, and similar reasons. While this period does not have to be paid, your employer may be required to hold your position until you return.

If you’re not sure which category your employment law matter falls under or whether you have a case, reach out to our Los Angeles employment law attorneys for a consultation.