Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys
From retaliation against whistleblowers to wrongful termination, work law cases can frequently be hard and frustrating to prove, employment as California employers frequently have large resources to secure themselves from examination. However, our employment attorneys at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have actually consistently brought credibility and authority to our clients' words and enabled them to prevail in cases against Fortune 500 business and major corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We know that all staff members should have to have someone standing up for their rights, employment no matter how challenging the case. This holds true whether somebody works for a little business or a billion-dollar corporation. When you maintain our Los Angeles work law practice, we'll promote for your needs throughout the entire legal process.
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Types of Employment Law Claims
In California, companies can hire and fire most staff members at will. However, they can not fire or take negative action against employees for factors that break the law or public law. For instance, a business can not fire staff members who stood up for their rights if the company engaged in discrimination or harassment in the office. However, companies will rarely admit the real, illegal factor for a termination or other unfavorable action, creating an uphill struggle for staff members.
Employees are also lawfully safeguarded from various kinds of discrimination and harassment. In California, workers have securities under all of the same federal antidiscrimination laws that protect employees around the nation, including the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), among various others. California workers also have additional rights under the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you're a member of a safeguarded class who has actually suffered a hostile work environment, you may be able to file a claim versus your company for employment discrimination.
Some common employment law claims include:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a protected activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Unwanted sexual advances.
- Employer misbehavior.
- Contract conflicts.
What Damages Can I Seek from My Employer?
The law offers victims the right to seek legal relief when they have actually experienced wrongful termination, discrimination, and other kinds of company misbehavior. Depending on the nature of your employment law case, you might be for various "damages" or kinds of relief.
Some forms of relief may consist of:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost incomes and benefits.
- Court expenses and attorney fees.
- Damages for emotional distress (typical in cases including sexual harassment or discrimination).
- Punitive damages (if your company carried out particularly outright actions).
Some individuals will not discover a go back to their previous positions reasonable or employment more effective after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some staff members might desire to seek this type of relief in addition to lost profits and other damages. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we closely review each case with our customers to identify the very best legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can increase into the countless dollars, and you want an attorney who will deal with all of your losses and understand how to seek the optimum amount possible in your circumstance.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your employer took part in wrongful action can provide major difficulties. Without knowing the many state and federal work laws, most employees do not know for sure whether they have actually experienced discrimination or another type of misbehavior. Even when the misbehavior is unmistakable, it can typically be tough for victims to collect clear proof that connects to the employer's actions.
This is why workplace suits require comprehensive investigation in order to succeed. 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 investigating your claim, we will examine the following as readily available:
- Statements from colleagues relating to discrimination or harassment on the part of a company.
- Employment records suggesting no efficiency or delinquency concerns.
- Proof that a company did not end other staff members in the exact same circumstance.
- Proof of close proximity in between an employee's protected activity or class and the unfavorable action.
- Proof of a company's shifting reasons for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our lawyers have protected more million-dollar results for customers than any other injury law firm in California, including the following:
- $4.9 billion decision versus General Motors.
- $73 million verdict versus Ford Motor employment Company.
- $55 million decision versus Marriott.
- $33 million verdict 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 plaintiffs versus big corporations highlights our capability to handle the most difficult cases. We know that cases require resources, skill, employment and experience, and we regularly bring all of these to the cases we take. If you have a complex wrongful termination or unwanted sexual advances case, please do not hesitate to call and explore your legal choices 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 looking for an experienced litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our appreciated and acknowledged work law attorneys represent customers and help other attorneys in the Los Angeles area, Southern California, and throughout the whole state. We likewise seek advice from attorneys and customers nationwide.