Need help collecting unpaid wages?
California employers must pay you on days designated as regular paydays, at least twice during a calendar month. Has your employer not calculated your wages correctly? Have you been denied all of the wages you rightly deserve? It is important to realize you have a right to see your payroll records upon making a reasonable
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Meal breaks and rest periods for employees
California law goes beyond the federal wage and hour laws found in the Fair Labor Standards Act by requiring employers to provide meal breaks and rest periods for employees who have worked a certain amount of time. The attorneys at Potter Handy, LLP represent workers in California, who have been denied the meal breaks and
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Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination Attorneys in California
Pregnancy discrimination is job discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Pregnancy discrimination involves a woman being harassed, discriminated against or treated differently or unfavorably because of her pregnancy. What Can I Do About A Pregnancy Discrimination? (4-Step Process) Document any and all cases of workplace abuse and/or discrimination. Keep email copies or
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Workplace Disability Discrimination
No one chooses to have a disability, but disabilities are part of life for many. These disabilities can sometimes have a negative impact on a person’s job. In those cases, knowing which actions constitute unlawful discrimination against disability is important. Disability discrimination happens when an employer treats a qualified employee or applicant unfavorably because they
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Our clients’ goals become our goals
Potter Handy LLP is a leading civil rights firm in California. Since 1996, our attorneys have litigated thousands of matters throughout the great State of California. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases, and hundreds of trials and appeals in Federal and State Courts, including the California and U.S. Supreme Courts. We have over 150
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Discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination in the workplace is something California lawmakers don’t tolerate. Any form of discrimination based on a protected class is against the law, and punishable by fines, citations, and other penalties. As an employee in California, you have the right to take action against discrimination at work. If you have experienced any adverse employment action
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How Can I Tell If a Termination Is Wrongful?
If you are fired based on protected reasons, such as age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, pregnancy, religion, or veteran status, that is considered wrongful termination. A protected activity is anything the law gives you the right to do, such as reporting your employer to authorities for fraud, embezzlement, unlawful activities, safety code violations,
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Race Discrimination Attorneys in California
In a perfect world, discrimination and mistreatment of people because of race, skin color, national origin, and ethnicity would not exist. Unfortunately, despite the laws in place, racial discrimination against California’s employees occurs regularly. Workplace race discrimination can be obvious or subtle. Both forms are illegal. No employer has the right to use race as
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The Law Guarantees You The Right To Fair Wages
All claims for wage and hour or overtime are covered by the California Labor Code or the California Industrial Wage Commission Wage Orders. While these standards change, one thing is clear – the law is there to protect employees from unscrupulous employers. Whether it’s failing to pay you all your wages, to not being provided
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Partnerships with other law firms throughout California
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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