Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys
From retaliation against whistleblowers to wrongful termination, employment law cases can frequently be tough and frustrating to show, as California companies frequently have large resources to secure themselves from scrutiny. However, our employment lawyers at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, have actually repeatedly brought reliability and authority to our customers' words and allowed them to prevail in cases versus Fortune 500 business and significant corporations in Los Angeles and beyond.
We know that all employees should have to have somebody standing up for their rights, no matter how challenging the case. This is real whether someone works for a little business or a billion-dollar corporation. When you maintain our Los Angeles work law office, we'll advocate for your requirements throughout the entire legal procedure.
To start the process of filing a claim, call (866) 634-4525 or contact us online today.
Kinds Of Employment Law Claims
In California, employers can work with and fire most employees at will. However, they can not fire or take unfavorable action against employees for factors that break the law or public law. For example, a business can not fire staff members who stood up for employment their rights if the company engaged in discrimination or harassment in the work environment. However, employers will seldom confess the true, unlawful reason for a termination or other negative action, developing an uphill struggle for employees.
Employees are likewise legally safeguarded from different kinds of discrimination and harassment. In California, workers have securities under all of the same federal antidiscrimination laws that safeguard employees around the country, 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 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 belong to a safeguarded class who has actually suffered a hostile workplace, you might have the ability to sue against your company for discrimination.
Some common employment law claims consist of:
- Wrongful termination
Discrimination.
- Retaliation for a protected activity.
- Whistleblower retaliation.
Unwanted sexual advances.
- Employer misconduct.
- Contract conflicts.
What Damages Can I Seek from My Employer?
The law offers victims the right to seek legal relief when they have suffered from wrongful termination, discrimination, and other types of company misconduct. Depending on the nature of your employment law case, you might be eligible for different "damages" or kinds of relief.
Some forms of relief might consist of:
- Reinstatement to your previous position.
- Lost incomes and benefits.
- Court expenses and lawyer fees.
- Damages for employment emotional distress (typical in cases including unwanted sexual advances or discrimination).
- Punitive damages (if your company undertook especially egregious actions).
Some individuals will not discover a return to their previous positions realistic or more effective after a wrongful termination or discrimination case. However, some employees might wish to seek this type of relief in addition to lost revenues and other damages. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, employment we closely evaluate each case with our customers to figure out the finest legal relief in their cases. Damages in wrongful termination cases can increase into the countless dollars, and you desire an attorney who will address all of your losses and know how to seek the optimum amount possible in your situation.
Investigating Claims of Employer Misconduct
Proving whether your company engaged in wrongful action can present major problems. Without knowing the many state and federal work laws, most workers do not know for sure whether they have experienced discrimination or another type of misconduct. Even when the misbehavior is apparent, it can frequently be difficult for victims to collect clear proof that connects to the company's actions.
This is why office claims require extensive investigation in order to succeed. As one of California's premier plaintiff's law office, our Los Angeles work law team at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP has considerable investigative resources that we can put to work in your case.
When examining your claim, we will examine the following as available:
- Statements from colleagues regarding discrimination or harassment on the part of a company.
- Employment records indicating no efficiency or delinquency issues.
- Proof that a company did not terminate other workers in the exact same circumstance.
- Proof of close distance in between an employee's secured activity or class and employment the negative action.
- Proof of an employer's moving factors for wrongful termination.
A History of Success in Wrongful Termination and Harassment Lawsuits
Our attorneys have actually secured more million-dollar outcomes for customers than any other injury law office in California, including the following:
- $4.9 billion verdict versus General Motors.
- $73 million verdict against Ford Motor Company.
- $55 million verdict versus Marriott.
- $33 million verdict versus Budget Rent-a-Car and the Los Angeles Police Department.
- $25.9 million decision against Company.
- $6 million settlement against the Los Angeles Police Department.
Our work representing plaintiffs versus big corporations illustrates our capability to handle the most difficult cases. We understand that cases need resources, ability, and experience, and we frequently bring all of these to the cases we take. If you have a complicated wrongful termination or sexual harassment case, please do not be reluctant to call and explore your legal options with our group.
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 a proficient litigator to take a case to trial - contact Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Our respected and acknowledged work law lawyers represent customers and assist other legal representatives in the Los Angeles location, Southern California, and throughout the whole state. We likewise speak with lawyers and clients nationwide.