Lawyers Standing Up for Your Rights as an Employee
If you were not payed the wages you earned, suffered wage and hour discrimination or harassment in the workplace, or were fired for reporting illegal activity or misconduct, you should know that the law is very much on your side. The California legislature has enacted strong laws to protect employee rights. You are also protected by powerful federal employment laws. An experienced attorney can help make the law work for you.
At the Law Offices of Gene J. Goldsman in Santa Ana, we represent individuals whose rights under state and federal employment law have been violated. We handle serious cases such as:
- Wage and hour claims relating to unpaid overtime, misclassification as an exempt employee or independent contractor, or insufficient meal and rest periods
- Employment discrimination based on age, race, disability, gender, national origin, religion or sexual orientation
- Sexual harassment or misconduct resulting in a hostile work environment
- Wrongful termination in violation of whistleblower protection laws
When you need strength and experience on your side to fight injustice in the workplace, contact us for guidance and dedicated representation. Your initial consultation will be free. Employment law cases may also be taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will owe no attorney's fees unless we obtain compensation for you.
Employment Law Cases Take Careful Handling
Even though the law is often on the employee's side in discrimination and harassment claims and wage disputes, these situations are still complex. It is important to have a law firm on your side that understands the statutes and how to use them as a weapon against employers who violate state and federal employment law.
Knowledge of employment law is often not enough, however. You also need a legal team that has experience protecting witnesses and encouraging them to come forward. Other employees who have witnessed a pattern of sexual harassment or employment discrimination may be fearful of retaliation. They may need the assurance that a well-established firm is on the case and can protect them if they testify.
An inexperienced lawyer may not know the questions to ask or be able to take the steps necessary to gather and preserve vital evidence. Employment law cases are often hard-fought and may overwhelm a single attorney or small law firm. Your claim may need the backing of a firm with substantial resources, proven experience and a record of success in employment law cases. The Law Offices of Gene J. Goldsman has all of those things, and we will fight for you. Contact us today.
