Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys
From retaliation versus whistleblowers to wrongful termination, work law cases can typically be difficult and frustrating to show, as California employers typically have large resources to protect themselves from analysis. However, our work lawyers at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have actually consistently brought trustworthiness and authority to our clients' words and allowed them to prevail in cases against Fortune 500 business and major corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We understand that all staff members should have to have someone standing up for their rights, no matter how challenging the case. This is true whether somebody works for a small company or a billion-dollar corporation. When you retain our Los Angeles work law company, we'll promote for your needs 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 hire and fire most employees at will. However, they can not fire or take unfavorable action versus workers for reasons that violate the law or public law. For instance, a business can not fire staff members who stood up for their rights if the company took part in discrimination or harassment in the work environment. However, employers will rarely confess the real, unlawful factor for a termination or employment other negative action, creating an uphill struggle for workers.
Employees are likewise legally protected from numerous forms of discrimination and harassment. In California, workers have defenses under all of the very same federal antidiscrimination laws that protect workers around the country, including the Title VII of the Civil Liberty Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), among numerous others. California workers also have extra rights under the Unruh Civil Liberty 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 sue versus your company for discrimination.
Some typical employment law claims include:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a secured activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Unwanted sexual advances.
- Employer misconduct.
- Contract disputes.
What Damages Can I Seek from My Employer?
The law offers victims the right to seek legal relief when they have actually suffered from wrongful termination, discrimination, and other types of company misconduct. Depending upon the nature of your employment law case, you may be eligible for various "damages" or types of relief.
Some forms of relief might include:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost incomes and employment benefits.
- Court expenses and lawyer fees.
- Damages for psychological distress (typical in cases involving sexual harassment or discrimination).
- Punitive damages (if your company undertook particularly egregious actions).
Some people will not discover a go back to their previous positions reasonable or more effective after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some workers might desire 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 clients to identify the very best legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can rise into the millions of dollars, and you want an attorney who will address all of your losses and understand how to look for the optimum quantity possible in your scenario.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your company engaged in wrongful action can provide major difficulties. Without knowing the many state and federal work laws, the majority of staff members do not understand for sure whether they have experienced discrimination or another type of misconduct. Even when the misconduct is apparent, it can typically be hard for victims to gather clear proof that links to the company's actions.
This is why office suits require extensive investigation in order to succeed. As one of California's premier complainant's law office, our Los Angeles employment law team at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP has considerable investigative resources that we can put to work in your case.
When investigating your claim, we will analyze the following as readily available:
- Statements from colleagues regarding discrimination or harassment on the part of an employer.
- Employment records showing no efficiency or delinquency concerns.
- Proof that a company did not end other staff members in the same circumstance.
- Proof of close proximity in between a staff member's protected activity or class and the unfavorable action.
- Proof of a company's moving factors for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our attorneys have protected more million-dollar outcomes for customers than any other injury law practice in California, of the following:
- $4.9 billion verdict against General Motors.
- $73 million decision versus Ford Motor Company.
- $55 million verdict against Marriott.
- $33 million decision versus Budget Rent-a-Car and the Los Angeles Police Department.
- $25.9 million decision versus Ford Motor Company.
- $6 million settlement versus the Los Angeles Police Department.
Our work representing plaintiffs versus large corporations shows our capability to take on the hardest cases. We understand that cases need resources, skill, and experience, and we frequently 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 choices with our group.
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 proficient litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our appreciated and recognized employment law lawyers represent customers and assist other lawyers in the Los Angeles location, Southern California, and throughout the entire state. We likewise seek advice from lawyers and clients nationwide.