Los Angeles Employment Law
The experienced trial attorneys at Felahy Law Group have earned a reputation throughout Southern California for representing employees who believe they have claims against their employers. Since the firm's inception, our attorneys have litigated hundreds of employment law cases encompassing a variety of legal matters. California's labor code is among the strictest in the country. This means employees have rights and remedies if they believe they are being mistreated at work. Please see the frequently asked questions page for additional information regarding employment law matters.
Sexual Harassment
California Civil Code Section 51.9 prohibits harassment between any people who possess a "business, service, or professional relationship." Such harassment can include sexual advances or requests, demands for sexual compliance, or any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual or hostile gender-based nature. To succeed in a harassment action, the alleged victim must prove several factors. These cases are often complicated and contentious and require an experienced employment attorney to litigate them successfully.
Wrongful Termination
In California, most employment relationships are "at will." At will relationships have no set period, and can be ended by employer or the employee, with notice, at any time for any reason. A wrongful termination occurs when the termination is in breach of a contract or implied contract (such as an employee handbook), or if the termination violates a statute or regulation.
Discrimination
Both state and federal law prohibit discrimination against employees in the workplace for any reason, including age, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, medical condition (including pregnancy), or disability. Please see the frequently asked questions page for more information regarding what to do if you believe you are being discriminated against at work. In addition to representing clients in litigation, the firm's attorneys are adept at appearing in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hearings.
Whistleblower Protection
A whistleblower is an employee who reports the employer or provides information about the employer to a government agency. Both federal and state laws, including California Labor Code Section 1102.5, make it illegal for an employer to retaliate against a whistleblower or enforce any policy that would prevent an employee from whistleblowing.
Wage and Hour Law
An increasingly common area where employment law disputes are arising is over a variety of wage and hour issues, including unpaid overtime, vacation benefits, bonuses, commissions, and inadequate breaks and meal times. These disputes often arise when employers incorrectly classify non-exempt employees as exempt. Wage and hour disputes can vary widely in their complexity, and the attorneys at Felahy Law Group are experienced in handling even the most complex wage and hour disputes.
Seek Experienced Legal Counsel
If you are an employee in Southern California and are seeking an experienced employment law attorney to protect your rights, contact Felahy Law Group today by email or at (562) 499-2121 for a free initial consultation.
