To successfully negotiate retaliation claims against an employer, our office will work with you to clearly prove the employer’s act was based on a reason not in accordance with state and federal law. The attorneys at Employment Law Assist will help you develop a strong case, and will assist you in gathering the evidence needed to prove retaliation. Many times, the evidence in your possession is enough to develop a strong case. Emails showing harassment or discrimination can provide support to your case in addition to letters, texts, voicemails, and other documents. For more information, please contact us to better understand what you can do to prepare the evidence needed to pursue a claim.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects individual employees and workplaces from cases of workplace discrimination or retaliation under Federal Law. Unlawful employer retaliation includes cases such as:

• Filing or Being a Witness in a Formal Complaint
• Informal Reporting of Workplace Discrimination or Harassment
• Denying of Sexual Advances From a Superior
• Requesting Assistance From the Disabilities Act

Settlements for workplace retaliation are typically based on factors including:

Value of Benefits Lost:

• The Costs of Job Searching
• Medical Expenses
• Amount of Wages Lost
• Emotional Distress & Suffering
• Reason For Employer Retaliation

Working with a workplace retaliation attorney can help you determine a reasonable estimate based on the circumstances of your case, but there is no guaranteed amount until your settlement has finalized. In California, The average claim value is approximately $40,000, so if you have suffered retaliation or harassment from your employer, it’s worth talking to a workplace retaliation lawyer.

To file an employer retaliation claim, we strongly recommend contacting our employment attorneys for legal assistance and guidance throughout your retaliation case. Federal law protects employees from unfair actions in the workplace to create a stable, healthy working environment, but federal laws are also extensive and difficult to navigate. Our employment attorneys are equipped with the knowledge and experience that provides the most manageable and beneficial experience for you.

If you have evidence that supports your discrimination claims, contact our retaliation attorneys and start the process today. Employees face retaliation every day and it often goes unpunished. Use the power of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Civil Rights Act, Employment Act, and every other resource that’s been established instead of suffering another day.

There are very few instances where overtime pay is not required federally or by state law. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, “California law requires that employers pay overtime, whether authorized or not, at the rate of one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight up to and including 12 hours in any workday, and for the first eight hours of work on the seventh consecutive day of work” If your overtime has gone unpaid as a negative action or otherwise, you may be entitled to compensation. 

The best thing to do right away is document everything related to the unlawful activity. Rather than speak to someone over the phone or in-person, use text or email. Either method allows your conversation to be recorded and may be used as evidence if legal action is necessary. 

Oftentimes, clients will try to take matters in their own hands. For example, employees think if they secretly record in-person conversations, the recording will be the proof they need. Not only are secret recordings illegal in California, but there’s a chance the illegal recording can’t be used as evidence at all. 

If you suspect your employer is acting unlawfully, contact our office immediately. Our intake staff will get the information needed for an attorney to guide you through this process.