■  Wrongful termination

Employers in Sacramento County, like anywhere else in California, can’t legally fire you for discriminatory reasons. If you were dismissed because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or another protected characteristic, or if your termination went against the terms of your contract, you may have legal grounds to challenge it. 

■  Pay and issues

If your employer has shorted your paycheck, tracked your hours incorrectly, or failed to provide your contracted benefits, it might be time to consider speaking with a Sacramento employment attorney. Wage issues are sometimes related to discrimination. For example, if an employer pays you less than a similarly qualified coworker because of your gender, disability, age, or other characteristic, this may become a discrimination case.

■  Discrimination and harassment

Employees are legally protected against differential or unfair treatment based on age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. If you’re mistreated or harassed for these reasons, contact our employment attorneys in Sacramento County.

■  Workplace retaliation

You have the right to report harassment, discrimination, illegal activity, or misconduct to HR or to professional agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If your employer punished you after you reported illegal or unethical behavior, whether by firing you, cutting your hours, moving you to a less favorable position, or treating you differently, you may be covered under California’s retaliation and whistleblower protection laws.

■  Leave of absence disputes 

Laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) may give you the right to take time off for things like pregnancy, a serious health condition, a work-related injury, and more. Even if the time off is unpaid, your employer in Sacramento County may still be legally required to keep your job available to you while you’re away.

Are you unsure if what you’re experiencing at work crosses a legal line? Our Sacramento employment lawyers can take a closer look at your situation, walk you through what your rights are, and explain what steps you can take next.