Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys
From retaliation against whistleblowers to wrongful termination, work law cases can typically be hard and frustrating to show, as California companies often have vast resources to protect themselves from examination. However, our employment legal representatives at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have consistently brought trustworthiness and authority to our customers' words and allowed them to prevail in cases versus Fortune 500 companies and major corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We understand that all workers are worthy of to have someone standing up for their rights, no matter how challenging the case. This holds true whether somebody works for a small organization or a billion-dollar corporation. When you retain our Los Angeles work law practice, we'll advocate for your requirements throughout the whole legal process.
To start the process of filing a claim, call (866) 634-4525 or call us online today.
Types of Employment Law Claims
In California, employers can employ and fire most workers at will. However, they can not fire or take negative action against workers for factors that breach the law or public law. For instance, a company can not fire employees who defended their rights if the company engaged in discrimination or harassment in the office. However, employers will hardly ever confess the true, unlawful reason for a termination or other negative action, creating an uphill fight for staff members.
Employees are likewise legally secured from numerous kinds of discrimination and harassment. In California, employees have defenses under all of the exact same federal antidiscrimination laws that safeguard 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), among numerous others. California employees likewise have additional rights under the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you belong to a protected class who has actually suffered a hostile work environment, you might have the ability to file a claim against your company for discrimination.
Some common work law claims consist of:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a protected activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Unwanted sexual advances.
- Employer misconduct.
- Contract disagreements.
What Damages Can I Seek from My ?
The law provides victims the right to look for legal relief when they have struggled with wrongful termination, discrimination, and other types of company misconduct. Depending upon the nature of your work law case, you may be qualified for employment different "damages" or kinds of relief.
Some types of relief may consist of:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost wages and advantages.
- Court costs and attorney costs.
- Damages for employment psychological distress (common in cases including unwanted sexual advances or discrimination).
- Compensatory damages (if your employer carried out especially outright actions).
Some individuals will not discover a return to their previous positions practical or employment preferable after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some employees might wish to seek this form of relief in addition to lost incomes and other damages. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we closely examine each case with our customers to figure out the very best legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can rise into the countless dollars, and you want a lawyer who will resolve all of your losses and know how to seek the maximum quantity possible in your scenario.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your employer engaged in wrongful action can present severe difficulties. Without understanding the many state and federal work laws, many staff members do not know for sure whether they have actually experienced discrimination or another type of misconduct. Even when the misconduct is apparent, it can typically be tough for victims to collect clear proof that links to the employer's actions.
This is why work environment lawsuits need comprehensive examination in order to succeed. As one of California's premier plaintiff's law office, our Los Angeles employment law group at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP has considerable investigative resources that we can use in your case.
When examining your claim, we will take a look at the following as available:
- Statements from coworkers concerning discrimination or employment harassment on the part of a company.
- Employment records showing no performance or delinquency problems.
- Proof that a company did not terminate other workers in the same situation.
- Proof of close distance between an employee's protected activity or class and the unfavorable action.
- Proof of an employer's shifting factors for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our lawyers have actually secured more million-dollar outcomes for clients than any other injury law practice in California, including the following:
- $4.9 billion verdict against General Motors.
- $73 million verdict versus Ford Motor Company.
- $55 million decision against Marriott.
- $33 million decision versus Budget Rent-a-Car and employment the Los Angeles Police Department.
- $25.9 million decision versus Ford Motor Company.
- $6 million settlement against the Los Angeles Police Department.
Our work representing plaintiffs versus large corporations illustrates our capability to take on the hardest cases. We understand that cases need resources, skill, 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 think twice to call and explore your legal options with our team.
Don't Let Your Employer Violate Your Rights
If you are the victim of work discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination - or if you are an attorney looking for a knowledgeable litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our respected and recognized work law lawyers represent customers and help other lawyers in the Los Angeles location, Southern California, and throughout the whole state. We also consult with lawyers and customers nationwide.