As an employee, your job is important to you, and so are your rights. There are circumstances when employees and employers clash on issues that cannot be resolved through talks. If you are in need of legal assistance, or want to know about your options, contacting a labor law attorney is important. In this post, we are sharing more on why the right attorney matters and how you can select one.
Reasons to hire an attorney
California is an at-will employment state. This means that an employer can choose to fire an employee whenever they want, and often without a solid reason. However, there are exceptions to this. For instance, if you were fired from your job because you complained against a supervisor, it is a case of discrimination. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is meant to protect against workplace harassment, and discrimination on basis of sex, national origin, race, religion, disability, and sexual preferences. Workplace harassment, unfortunately, is quite common, and it doesn’t always mean sexual harassment. While that’s a serious offense, employees have their rights when it comes to being subjected to a hostile work environment.
Contact an attorney, if
- You were wrongfully fired
- You suffered sexual harassment at work
- You suffered workplace discrimination
- You were denied promotion because of discriminatory reasons
- You are being subjected to hostile work environment
How to find an attorney?
There are many known law firms in California that work for workers and employees. You need to find a labor law attorney, who doesn’t have a conflict of interest. In other words, they should be working for your employer at the least. If a lawyer just works for employees and their rights, that’s always an advantage. To find the right attorney, ask questions like –
- How long have you been working & practicing as a labor law attorney?
- How do your charge your clients?
- Have you worked on cases similar to mine?
- If yes, what were the outcomes of these cases?
- Can you share a few references?
A good attorney will be happy to offer free initial consultation, and you can always meet them in person, to know the worth of your claim. Just because you believe that you suffered workplace discrimination doesn’t always mean you have a case. Find an attorney, who is well versed with labor laws in California and is committed to your rights and interests.