Los Angeles Employment Lawyer
Employment law is a vast and complex subject which exists to protect the rights of both employees and employers. It provides specific rules regarding issues such as wages and overtime as well as the type of workplace behavior which is unacceptable and illegal. If you have experienced an injustice anywhere during the employment process - job advertisement, interviewing, job offer, hiring, demoting, promoting, firing, or other - seek legal advice. A Los Angeles employment law attorney can advise you about your options and what steps can be taken to compensate you or to resolve an illegal situation.
Laws Regarding Employee Rights
Our firm has decades of experience advocating for the rights of our clients and is well-versed in such areas as:
Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination can occur at any state of the employment process, including advertising a position, interviews and job offers, promotions, demotions, firings and during routine workdays. It can take many forms, such as age discrimination, race discrimination, religious discrimination, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination and more. Read about employment discrimination...
Title VII
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination of any form in a work environment. This includes discrimination based on such factors as race, national origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or disability. A claim may be filed whether this law is violated by an employer or another employee of the company. Learn about Title VII...
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA)
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals 40 years of age and older from discrimination based on age in a work environment. No terms or conditions may be set, nor privileges of employment be denied, based on age. Hiring, firing, layoffs, promotions, demotions, assignments, training, compensation and benefits may not be affected by the issue of age . Read about the Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA)...
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based a disability. Violations of this act include an individual being treated unfairly regarding hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, denying full control of one's job or inviting or forcing resignation due to disability. Click here to learn about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Equal Pay Act (EPA)
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) was adopted into law with the purpose of abolishing wage disparity between the sexes. The Act requires equal pay for equal work where gender is concerned and though other factors may affect how much any one individual is paid, these judgments may not be made on the basis of sex. Read about Equal Pay Act (EPA)...
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the right to an unpaid leave of absence every 12 months in certain situations. These include leaves for medical reasons, to care for immediate family with serious health problems, for childbirth and newborn care, to care for an adopted child or foster child placed with the family and more. Learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing workplace discrimination laws. It investigates complaints of discrimination, which may be based on such factors as age, race, religion, sex, disability or other such factors. Your legal counsel can assist you with filings and hearings in EEOC matters. Read about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
Pre-Employment/Personality Testing
Many employers use a variety of tests and screening procedures in order to judge the suitability of applicants for positions within their company. These may include cognitive tests, personality tests, criminal background checks and more. Federal law prohibits discriminatory employment tests and selection procedures and any instances where this law is violated is a basis for legal action. More about pre-employment/personality test...
Disability Discrimination
There are many ways in which disability discrimination may occur. An individual being treated unfairly in hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, denying full control of one's job or inviting or forcing resignation due to disability are some examples. Refusing to accommodate a disability or retaliating for such requests also amount to disability discrimination. Read about disability discrimination...
Age Discrimination
Age discrimination occurs when an unfavorable employment decision is made based on age, such as those concerning hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, compensation and benefits and more. Specific laws exist to protect against this and where a violation is suspected, legal advice should be sought. Click here for more about age discrimination...
Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination involves unfair treatment due to the victim's sex or connection to a group or organization associated with a certain sex. Employment law is designed to protect applicants and employees both from such occurrences. The harasser being of the same sex as the victim does not absolve the guilty party. Learn about gender discrimination...
Financial Industry Discrimination
Sexual discrimination in the financial industry has received significant attention and given rise to more and more victims coming forward. A difference in the treatment of men and women in matters of account distribution, sales support, compensation and other terms and conditions have been the mos t common complaints. Read about financial industry discrimination...
Pregnancy Discrimination
If your employee rights have been violated due to the fact that you are pregnant, you should contact a member of our team to see if you have a case. Your rights are protected under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and any violation should not be tolerated. Click here to read more about pregnancy discrimination.
Race Discrimination
The subject of race discrimination can be broadened to include discrimination based on national origin or color. Any such discrimination is illegal and grounds for legal action against the guilty party. Whether committed in a work environment by an employer, co-worker or individual exterior to your company, there are laws in place to protect you. Learn about race discrimination...
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment may consist of such events as requests for sexual favors or unwelcome sexual advances. The incidents involved, however, do not necessarily need to be this direct in order to fall under this heading. When verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, this also constitutes harassment. Read about sexual harassment...
Wage & Hour Claims
Various laws cover the specific details of wages and how they must be administered to ensure a fair working environment for employees. Minimum wage, overtime pay, the illegality of having an employee work during unpaid time and prompt payment of wages are all issues that may be taken up in this area of law. Click here for more about wage & hour claims...
Whistleblower Act
Do you have questions about the Whistleblower Act and what your rights are? Talk to our team to learn about retaliation in the workplace following making a complaint. We understand these complex laws and will work tirelessly to protect your best interests. Click here to read more about the Whistleblower Act.
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination is any termination made based on an illegal basis, such as race, religion, sexual preference, pregnancy and similar issues. Victims may pursue compensation to include past and future lost wages, damages for distress associated with the event and, in some cases, punitive damages meant as a punishment and to deter the guilty party from similar future conduct. Read about wrongful termination...
Retaliation
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for that employee's complaint to the employer or the government regarding discrimination, or the employee's refusal to cooperate with discrimination or harassment. Retaliatory actions may include reducing pay, assigning fewer hours, wrongful termination, demotion and various similar measures. Click here to learn more about retaliation...
Civil Rights Violations
Cases of discrimination constitute a violation of your civil rights. It is illegal for anyone to take unfavorable action against you based on your race, gender, disability, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, age or similar personal traits and choices. Any employment discrimination should be taken up with an attorney. Read more about civil rights violations...
Experienced Employment Law Attorney
The legal team at Moody & Warner understands that unfair treatment in a working environment can be difficult to address. When you are represented by us, you will have a seasoned legal team looking out for your best interests and taking a strategic approach to your situation. Both Mr. Moody and Ms. Warner are listed as Super Lawyers and are frequent presenters on employment law topics around the country. With us by your side, you can rest assured knowing you case is in good hands and that we will fight relentlessly for a positive outcome.
For help with all legal needs relating to employment and the workplace, contact a Los Angeles employment law attorney.