Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys
From retaliation versus whistleblowers to wrongful termination, employment law cases can typically be difficult and overwhelming to prove, as California companies typically have vast resources to secure themselves from scrutiny. However, our work legal representatives at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have actually repeatedly brought trustworthiness and authority to our customers' words and allowed them to prevail in cases against Fortune 500 companies and significant corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We understand that all staff members are worthy of to have someone standing up for their rights, no matter how challenging the case. This is real whether someone works for a small company or a billion-dollar corporation. When you retain our Los Angeles employment law practice, we'll promote for your needs throughout the entire legal procedure.
To start the procedure of filing a claim, call (866) 634-4525 or contact us online today.
Types of Employment Law Claims
In California, can hire and fire most employees at will. However, they can not fire or take adverse action against employees for factors that break the law or public policy. For example, a business can not fire employees who stood up for their rights if the company engaged in discrimination or harassment in the office. However, companies will hardly ever admit the true, unlawful factor for a termination or other adverse action, creating an uphill struggle for staff members.
Employees are also lawfully protected from different kinds of discrimination and harassment. In California, employees have securities under all of the same federal antidiscrimination laws that secure workers around the country, consisting of the Title VII of the Civil Liberty Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), employment among various 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 safeguarded class who has actually suffered a hostile work environment, you may be able to file a claim versus your company for discrimination.
Some common employment law claims consist of:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a secured activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Unwanted sexual advances.
- Employer misbehavior.
- Contract conflicts.
What Damages Can I Seek from My Employer?
The law gives victims the right to look for legal relief when they have actually struggled with wrongful termination, discrimination, and other kinds of employer misconduct. Depending upon the nature of your employment law case, you might be qualified for different "damages" or types of relief.
Some forms of relief may consist of:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost incomes and benefits.
- Court costs and lawyer fees.
- Damages for psychological distress (common in cases involving unwanted sexual advances or discrimination).
- Compensatory damages (if your employer undertook particularly outright actions).
Some people will not find a return to their previous positions practical or preferable after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some staff members might desire to seek this type of relief in addition to lost earnings and other damages. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we closely evaluate each case with our customers to identify the very best legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can rise into the countless dollars, and you desire an attorney who will resolve all of your losses and know how to look for the maximum amount possible in your scenario.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your employer took part in wrongful action can provide severe difficulties. Without understanding the numerous state and federal employment laws, most staff members do not know for sure whether they have actually experienced discrimination or another type of misbehavior. Even when the misconduct is apparent, it can frequently be hard for victims to gather clear proof that links to the company's actions.
This is why workplace suits require extensive investigation in order to succeed. As one of California's premier plaintiff's law firms, our Los Angeles employment law group at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP has significant investigative resources that we can use in your case.
When examining your claim, we will analyze the following as readily available:
- Statements from coworkers relating to discrimination or harassment on the part of a company.
- Employment records showing no performance or delinquency problems.
- Proof that an employer did not terminate other workers in the same scenario.
- Proof of close distance in between a staff member's secured activity or class and the adverse action.
- Proof of an employer's shifting reasons for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our lawyers have actually secured more million-dollar results for customers than any other injury law company in California, including the following:
- $4.9 billion decision against General Motors.
- $73 million decision versus Ford Motor Company.
- $55 million verdict against Marriott.
- $33 million verdict versus Budget Rent-a-Car and 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 big corporations illustrates our ability to take on the toughest cases. We know that cases need resources, skill, and experience, and we routinely bring all of these to the cases we take. If you have a complex wrongful termination or sexual harassment case, please do not hesitate to call and explore your legal options 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 seeking a competent litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our respected and recognized work law attorneys represent clients and assist other attorneys in the Los Angeles area, Southern California, and throughout the entire state. We likewise seek advice from lawyers and clients nationwide.