Irvine Employment Attorney

Helping Victims of Employee Rights Violations Pursue Justice

As a California employee, you have several rights that are allotted to you through not only state law, but also federal law. Violation or denial of these rights is illegal and may mean that you have grounds to pursue compensation from your employer through a California employment law claim. The Irvine employment attorneys at Harris Grombchevsky have over 20 years of experience representing workers in California. If you find yourself in need of expert representation, we’re here to fight for your rights and help you obtain justice.
 

If you believe your California employee rights have been violated, call (888) 427-8064 to speak to the Irvine employment lawyer at Harris Grombchevsky today. We offer free case evaluations.

On This Page:

• What Is An Employment Lawyer?
• Understanding California Employee Rights
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An employment attorney is well-versed in manners concerning employee rights and employer compliance, and as such can represent either the employer or the employee in a legal dispute. For example, if an employee finds themselves the victim of workplace discrimination, an employment attorney in Irvine can help explain their rights as an employee to them and then give them guidance on what their legal options are. Additionally, the employment lawyer could then file a claim on their behalf and represent them in court if necessary.

As a California employee, you have certain rights afforded to you that are protected by both the state and federal government. The most important rights for you to be aware of are:

• As a non-exempt employee you have a right to receive overtime pay
• As a non-exempt worker you have the right to take meal and rest breaks when you work over 3.5 hours in one day
• You have the right not to be discriminated against based on your race, sex, religion, age, disability status, etc.
• You have the right to not be sexually harassed in the workplace
• You have the right to take unpaid time off to care for sick family members
• As a non-exempt employee you have the right to be paid at least state minimum wage
• You have a right to expect protection from retaliation in the workplace
• You have the right to work in a safe workplace
• As a full-time employee, you have the right to receive paid sick leave
• As an employee you have the right to protection from wrongful termination

Types of Employment Law Cases

If your rights have been violated, you may have grounds to pursue an employment law case against your employer. There are several different types of employment law cases that can be filed in the state of California. Some of the most common cases include:

Discrimination in the Workplace

In order to file a discrimination in the workplace lawsuit you will need to prove that workplace discrimination laws were violated. Some examples of discrimination in the workplace could include:

• If your employer has shown favoritism to some employees over others based on those employee’s genders
• If your employer has hired or fired certain employees because of their religious beliefs
• If your employer has treated pregnant employees differently based on their pregnancy

If you believe that you may have a discrimination in the workplace case, reach out to the employment lawyer in Irvine at Harris Grombchevsky today for a free case evaluation.

Hostile Work Environment

The definition of a hostile work environment is any workplace where an employer, manager, or fellow employee speaks or behaves in a manner that negatively impacts another employee’s ability to complete their work. Some examples of a hostile workplace include:

• Sexually harassing others through the displaying of sexual images or through discussion of sexually suggestive topics
• Making racist or offensive jokes 
• Unwanted touching or unwanted comments about an employee’s physical appearance

If you believe you have been the victim of a hostile work environment in California, you may have grounds for an employment lawsuit.

Retaliation in the Workplace

Retaliation laws in California are intended to protect employees from facing harsh or unfair treatment at the hands of their employer or other employees due to reporting an improper work environment. Retaliation can include anything from firing or demoting the employee to changing their work schedule or compensation in response to them taking a protected action such as filing a lawsuit against their employer. Retaliation in the workplace is illegal, which means if you have experienced some form of workplace retaliation you may have grounds for filing an employment lawsuit.

Unpaid Overtime

Being subjected to working overtime hours without fair compensation is against the law in California. If you have experienced this you may have grounds for an unpaid overtime lawsuit. According to California law, non-exempt employees who work over 8 hours in one day or over 40 hours in a week are entitled to receive overtime pay. Failure to comply with this law is a violation of employee rights and may mean you have grounds for an employment claim.

Wage and Hour Violations

Wage and hour laws in California are intended to protect employees’ rights to fair compensation as well as rest breaks and meal breaks throughout the workday. Wage and hour violations can include:

• Failing to pay an employee according to California’s minimum wage laws
• Pressuring an employee to complete work off the clock
• Improperly classifying an employee as exempt or as an independent contractor
• Encouraging employees to skip or forfeit rest breaks or meal breaks that they are owed

If you have experienced a violation of your rights when it comes to wage and hour laws, you may have grounds for a claim in California.

Get Help With Your Employment Law Claim Today!

Employment law claims in California should be taken seriously. If you have had your rights denied by an employer, or if you have been subjected to a hostile work environment because of another employee’s behavior, you may have grounds to pursue compensation. Hold the responsible parties accountable with the help of our Irvine employment law attorneys.

Call (888) 427-8064 today to speak with the team at Harris Grombchevsky LLP. We offer free initial consultations to potential clients.