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What rights do employees have in California?
Employees have a reasonable right to privacy in the workplace. The right to be paid fair wages for the work that is performed. The right to a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination of all types. The right to not be retaliated against for filing a complaint against an employer.
What kind of lawyer handles employment issues?
There are basically two types of employment attorneys. One type focuses on plaintiffs or employees—sometimes referred to as an employment discrimination attorney, employment rights attorney or federal employment attorney—and the other focuses on defendants or employers—also known as management attorneys.
Can I sue my employer for emotional distress California?
CAN EMPLOYEES SUE FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS? In California, if you have been a target of employer discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or a hostile work environment, and if you take legal action against that employer, you may also sue the employer for your related emotional distress.
What questions should I ask an employment lawyer?
Here are the five most important questions to ask your lawyer:
- What percentage of your practice is dedicated to employment law?
- How long have you been practicing employment law?
- Have you handled cases like mine before?
- What were the results?
- What is your process of communicating with clients?
Is it a good idea to sue your employer?
A lawsuit will probably make your employer upset, which could cause others to mistreat you at work or lead to you being heavily and unfairly scrutinized. You may even be illegally terminated from your position. In California, it is illegal for an employer to fire you for suing them in good faith.
Who are the employment law attorneys in California?
The labor and employment law attorneys at Shouse Law Group focus on employees–the “little guy.” We know that employment law has plenty of provisions protecting employee rights in California –something your employer may not want you to know. And we know the best way to use the legal system to YOUR advantage.
Who is the best employment lawyer in San Diego?
Call Us Today for a Free Consultation (858) 348-5959 I am a San Diego lawyer with experience in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour matters. I used to represent the Goliaths and now represent the David’s of this world.
Are there free lawyers for employee and consumer rights?
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What are the rights of employees in the workplace?
An employee’s right to make video recordings of occurrences in the workplace. The labor and employment law attorneys at Shouse Law Group are committed to helping employees explore their rights to privacy vis-a-vis their employers–and enforce these rights through the legal process when necessary.