From retaliation versus whistleblowers to wrongful termination, employment law cases can often be challenging and frustrating to prove, as California employers often have vast resources to protect themselves from examination. However, our work attorneys at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have consistently brought reliability and authority to our clients' words and enabled them to dominate in cases against Fortune 500 companies and major corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We understand that all staff members are worthy of to have somebody defending their rights, no matter how challenging the case. This holds true whether somebody works for a small company or a billion-dollar corporation. When you keep our Los Angeles work law practice, we'll advocate for your requirements throughout the entire legal process.
To start the process of submitting a claim, call (866) 634-4525 or contact us online today.
Types of Employment Law Claims
In California, companies can work with and fire most employees at will. However, they can not fire or take unfavorable action versus employees for reasons that break the law or job public law. For example, a business can not fire staff members who defended their rights if the company participated in discrimination or harassment in the workplace. However, companies will rarely admit the real, unlawful factor for a termination or other unfavorable action, developing an uphill battle for employees.
Employees are also legally secured from different kinds of discrimination and harassment. In California, employees have protections under all of the exact same federal antidiscrimination laws that secure workers around the nation, consisting of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), amongst various others. California workers likewise have extra rights under the Unruh Civil Liberty Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you're a member of a secured class who has suffered a hostile work environment, you may be able to submit a claim versus your company for discrimination.
Some typical employment law claims include:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a secured activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Sexual harassment.
- Employer misconduct.
- Contract disagreements.
What Damages Can I Seek from My Employer?
The law offers victims the right to relief when they have suffered from wrongful termination, discrimination, and other types of employer misconduct. Depending upon the nature of your employment law case, you may be qualified for various "damages" or forms of relief.
Some forms of relief might include:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost wages and advantages.
- Court expenses and lawyer fees.
- Damages for emotional distress (typical in cases involving sexual harassment or discrimination).
- Punitive damages (if your employer undertook particularly outright actions).
Some individuals will not discover a return to their previous positions reasonable or more effective after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some workers might want to seek this kind of relief in addition to lost profits and other damages. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we carefully review each case with our clients to determine the very best legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can increase into the millions of dollars, and you desire an attorney who will address all of your losses and know how to seek the optimum amount possible in your scenario.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your employer engaged in wrongful action can present serious problems. Without knowing the lots of state and federal employment laws, a lot of employees do not know for sure whether they have experienced discrimination or another type of misconduct. Even when the misconduct is apparent, it can often be tough for victims to collect clear proof that connects to the company's actions.
This is why office lawsuits require comprehensive investigation in order to achieve success. As one of California's premier complainant's law firms, our Los Angeles work law team at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP has significant investigative resources that we can put to work in your case.
When examining your claim, we will analyze the following as available:
- Statements from colleagues concerning discrimination or harassment on the part of a company.
- Employment records suggesting no performance or delinquency concerns.
- Proof that an employer did not end other staff members in the exact same scenario.
- Proof of close distance between an employee's safeguarded activity or class and the negative action.
- Proof of a company's moving factors for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our attorneys have actually protected more million-dollar outcomes for customers than any other injury law office in California, including the following:
- $4.9 billion decision against General Motors.
- $73 million verdict versus Ford Motor Company.
- $55 million decision versus Marriott.
- $33 million decision against 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 against big corporations highlights our ability to handle the most difficult cases. We understand that cases need resources, ability, and experience, and we regularly bring all of these to the cases we take. If you have a complicated wrongful termination or unwanted sexual advances case, please do not hesitate to call and explore your legal options with our team.
Don't Let Your Employer Violate Your Rights
If you are the victim of employment discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination - or if you are an attorney seeking a knowledgeable litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our appreciated and acknowledged employment law lawyers represent clients and assist other legal representatives in the Los Angeles area, Southern California, and throughout the entire state. We likewise seek advice from attorneys and customers nationwide.
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