Referrals With Potter Handy, LLP – Do You Have An Employment Case To Discuss?
We have enjoyed partnerships with other law firms throughout California. We have worked with other firms to maximize recovery for clients. We are dedicated to helping clients find the best attorneys for their case. Potter Handy LLP understands the difficulty in finding an employment law firm you can trust to maximize the value of your
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Employer Age Discrimination
Employees who are 40 years of age and older are protected from discrimination and harassment based on their age. Because there is a direct and legally identifiable correlation between age and income level, age discrimination often occurs when the employer seeks to reduce the high cost of older workers’ salaries by terminating workers over 40
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Employer Pregnancy Discrimination
A pregnant woman is entitled to use medical leave intermittently, including for checkup appointments, morning sickness, or bed rest during pregnancy. Therefore, if an employer refuses to allow a pregnant employee to take days off for these things, this can also be a form of pregnancy discrimination. An employee is also entitled to take medical
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How A Wrongful Termination Attorney In California Can Help?
Our first duty as your wrongful termination attorney is to help you gather evidence for your case and create a compelling argument showing that your employer acted illegally and that you deserve compensation. Some of the possible outcomes we can achieve in legal action against your employer include: Reimbursement of your legal fees Compensation for
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Recognizing Race/Color Discrimination In The Workplace
Race/Color Discrimination occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action against an employee or job applicant because of that individual’s race. Common examples include: You apply for a job and are turned down. The employer refuses to explain why but you notice that the employer has only hired applicants who belong to the same
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Harassment Because Of Genetic Information
Under GINA, it is also illegal to harass a person because of his or her genetic information. Harassment can include, for example, making offensive or derogatory remarks about an applicant or employee’s genetic information, or about the genetic information of a relative of the applicant or employee. Although the law doesn’t prohibit simple teasing, offhand
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Violation Of Medical Leave Laws
Our Employment Law attorneys can help in cases of Denial of Medical Leave, or retaliation and harassment following medical leave. If you face any kind of denial of your right to leave, or you face retaliation in any form for asking for or receiving these rights, it is important that you immediately write down what
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What Is Considered Gender/Sex Discrimination?
Gender/Sex discrimination in the workplace can be one of the easiest things to spot — or the hardest. It all depends on the situation. Despite increased attention to gender equality, gender biases remain. Below is a list of the most common examples of gender/sex discrimination at work: Demotion Unequal Pay Failure to Promote Wrongful Termination
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Compensation for wages
Employers in California are required to pay their employees the necessary amount and type of compensation. This includes compensation for regular or straight-time wages, overtime pay, commissions, or piece-rate work. They must also properly classify their workers as exempt or nonexempt. Meal and rest breaks depending on the number of hours worked are often required
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Employers must be held accountable
If you have been the victim of sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace, Potter Handy, LLP has the knowledge and experience to represent you. Sexual harassment is neither acceptable or justifiable, and harassers and their employers must be held accountable. Our attorneys can provide the necessary protection for our clients, all of whom are
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