1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor, #112
New York, New York 10001
United States
D’Andrea Law PLLC provides dedicated employment law services to individuals and small business owners throughout New York City. || Website: https://www.lawdandrea.com/
1601 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90025
United States
Ron Makarem is the owner and founder of Makarem & Associates, a top law firm located in Los Angeles, California. Ron has been practicing law since 1995 and has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and judgments for consumer clients across the State.
1875 Century Park East Suite 1240
Los Angeles, California 90067
United States
Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani LLP is a top LA firm handling workplace retaliation, discrimination & wrongful termination. Our experienced attorneys have a strong record in state, federal courts & arbitration. If facing workplace issues, contact us for a free consultation—we’re here to help. https://www.ymsllp.com/
745 Chestertown St
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
United States
Hoyer Law Group, PLLC, was founded by experienced civil litigators focusing in employment, whistleblower, and business law with a passion for righting wrongs and helping their clients succeed. Our team’s ingenuity and know-how have helped employees find justice, whistleblowers recover millions on behalf of the government, and businesses operate efficiently.
1533 Sunset Dr
Coral Gables, Florida 33143
United States
Successfully navigating employment law disputes — whether you are an employer or an employee — requires experienced and knowledgeable legal guidance. Miami attorney Gary Costales of the Law Offices of Gary A. Costales, P.A., has more than two decades of experience handling employment law matters.
1850 N Central Ave # 2030
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
United States
https://houklawfirm.com/ Are you facing an employment law issue in Phoenix, AZ? Whether you’re an employer or employee, Houk Employment Attorneys is here to help. Our legal team has over 45 years of combined experience, and we’re dedicated to providing exceptional representation as efficiently as possible.
6047 Bristol Pkwy
Culver City, California 90230
United States
Barkhordarian Law Firm in Culver City, CA, delivers dedicated legal advocacy in employment law, personal injury, and workers’ compensation matters. We protect employees facing discrimination, wrongful termination, wage violations, and harassment while also representing injury victims in auto accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death cases. Our firm is focused on achieving justice for every client. Schedule your free consultation today. Website-https://www.barklawfirm.com/
60601
Chicago, Illinois 60601
United States
Ensure the success of your family-based immigration case in Hoffman Estates with our dedicated lawyers. Specializing in visas, green cards, and more – we’re your allies in family reunification. For more details visit us @ https://drbimmigration.com/
300 Avenue of the Champions, Suite 260
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
United States
The Sconzo Law Office, P.A. represents Palm Beach County residents who have been harassed at work, denied fair pay or treatment, or injured in an accident. Practicing employment law, disability rights, and personal injury, Sconzo Law Office, P.A. offers comprehensive legal assistance to those who need it most. If you find yourself facing a complicated legal matter, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands at Sconzo Law Office, P.A.
1 Towne Square #1700
Southfield, Michigan 48076
United States
Melmed Law Group P.C., founded in 2015, specializes in employment litigation for employees. With success in over 100 class actions in California and expanding to other states, the firm represents diverse clients, from executives to hourly workers. Dedicated to fighting harassment, discrimination, and wage theft, the firm achieves impressive results without charging upfront fees. Contact us for free legal advice.
802 Montgomery St
San Francisco, California 94133
United States
https://www.thearmstronglawfirm.com/ The Armstrong Law Firm’s San Francisco attorneys fight for employees’ rights. With decades of experience, we investigate thoroughly and help clients seek compensation for illegal actions by their employers.
249 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, California 90802
United States
Briana M. Kim is the principal owner of Wage Recovery Queen & Korean Lawyer Friend. Ms. Kim focuses her practice on labor and employment litigation, representing employees against employers in individual and class claims for workplace discrimination and wrongful termination, as well as wage and hour disputes.
1701 Woodfield Rd #1101
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
United States
With over 30 years of experience in DUI defense and license reinstatement law, John W. Callahan has helped thousands of clients reclaim their driving privileges, boasting a 97% success rate on the first attempt. Specializing in Illinois driver’s license reinstatement for DUI convictions and out-of-state license holds, John’s unmatched expertise and personal dedication ensure that every case is prepared for success.
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 660
Washington, District of Columbia 20015
United States
Conn Maciel Carey LLP, based in D.C., offers expertise in Labor & Employment, OSHA, MSHA, and Litigation, providing strategic counsel nationwide. Website: https://www.connmaciel.com
21 Miller Alley
Pasadena, California 91105
United States
When we say “aggressive litigation,” we don’t mean a rabid, screaming, fist-pounding lawyer like the ones on TV. Advantage Advocates‘ brand of aggressive litigation focuses on action that gets results—not unnecessary acrimony. That means knowing all the legal issues, employing thoughtful strategies, working up your case early, and using the procedural advantages in the law to get out ahead of employers and keep them on the run until your case is resolved.
930 Grand Concourse
New York, New York 10451
United States
Contact experienced Bronx employment lawyer Delmas Costin. The Law Offices of Delmas A. Costin Jr. will help you with your questions. Call us today.
888 17th St NW #1200
Washington, District of Columbia 20006
United States
Eric Siegel Law is a legal powerhouse advocating for businesses and individuals in Washington, DC. Their expertise spans complex legal matters, including employment disputes, civil rights violations, real estate conflicts, and whistleblower claims. With a proven track record in litigation and a commitment to strategic solutions, Eric Siegel Law empowers clients to navigate legal challenges with confidence.
2247 San Diego Ave #136
San Diego, California 92110
United States
At Walker Law, we prioritize finding the best solutions tailored to each client, recognizing the significant impact each case has on their life and well-being. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every client’s needs are heard, respected, and addressed with professionalism and genuine care throughout their case. Website: https://walkerlawsd.com/
7030 E Genesee St
Fayetteville, New York 13066
United States
Gattuso & Ciotoli, PLLC is committed to protecting the rights of New York employees who have faced mistreatment at work. Our experienced team handles a variety of employment law cases, including discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and overtime claims, retaliation, wrongful termination, and non-compete disputes. Website: https://www.gclawoffice.com/
438 E Wilson Bridge Road, Ste. 200
Worthington, Ohio 43085
United States
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The workplace can be defined by many things. Usually, where a person works isn’t just about the specific thing they do as much as the atmosphere that surrounds the job. Because of the important nature of the workplace, and the significant amount of time spent at a job, there are many laws and regulations set up to ensure a comfortable workplace. There are also many misconceptions about employment law. The importance of ensuring a comfortable workplace along with the confusion surrounding the law sometimes dictates the necessity of an employment lawyer to help individuals navigate their rights.
The employment process is multifaceted. It begins with the initial hiring phase. During the hiring phase, certain measures and precautions can be taken by an employer to ensure they hire the most desirable person for the job. It's at this step where an applicant will go through the interview process where they may have to answer personal demographic questions (age, sex or race) in addition to questions about their own personal history (previous employment, criminal history, and co-worker relations). It is at this phase, where the applicant usually has the least amount of leverage, where most are unaware of their rights. An applicant may not know whether an employer can conduct a background check, let alone ask specific questions about race and sex in the application process.
After the initial application and hiring phase, there is then the actual employment phase. This is where many issues may arise as what is, and what is not acceptable and it is not always made as clear as you may think. You may think it is common sense that some things should be said or done at work and that there are almost always handbooks and written policies posted that tell you exactly what you are supposed to do. Taking all of that into account, there are still many instances of workplace misbehavior. It can really boil down to the most innocuous statements such as simple compliment on another's appearance that could lead to an issue.
The last phase, the termination of employment phase, can also be the most trying. This depends on the nature of work, the reasons for the termination and the laws of the specific state you may reside in, but in all cases, there are usually a few protections that apply such as federal laws that protect people against discrimination based on their age, disability or race.
Being aware of your rights, knowing what an employer may or may not do, knowing what an employee may or may not say, are all issues that an employment attorney can help with. Employment attorneys can help advise an employer on what the appropriate action is in certain employment circumstances. An employment attorney can help and employee vindicate their rights during their employment and after their termination.
Focusing on the employee side of the equation, a person could need an employment attorney for several reasons. The most common issues deal with the termination or potential termination of employment. The issues here would be claiming unemployment benefits after termination and discrimination/harassment issues during employment that lead to termination.
Discrimination and harassment claims are mostly features of legislation that proscribe specific processes that determine what behavior is prohibited, how allegations of prohibited are to be handled and then resolved. Discrimination cases boil down to discriminatory behavior directed at a member of a protected class. A protected class is a term for a group of people intended to be protected by the law. For example, people over the age of 40 are protected against age discrimination in the workplace under federal law.
The laws on discrimination specifically detail how a claim is to be handled. First, you need an applicable employer (in this instance an employer with 20 or more employees). The law then requires a discriminatory event that can be as simple as an adverse determination against an employee such as a reduction in hours, responsibility or pay. After such an event has happened to a member of the protected class, that member has a certain time limit to bring a charge of discrimination, or a claim of discrimination against the employer. Keep in mind that there is a specific government administrative agency that handles these claims. They exist at both the state and federal level, so you likely have to deal with both at some point. In fact, you are normally required to go through the state agency first before going to the federal system. The above is a simplified version of the process that involves many protected classes and different factual scenarios. This process is very time sensitive and needs to done with the utmost care, and needs to be done with the consolation of a lawyer.
The unemployment process can be just as cumbersome as filing a claim for discrimination. Unemployment issues usually only arise after an employee has been terminated for cause. Unemployment law provides benefits in the form of weekly pay provided you were terminated at no fault of your own. However, when an employee quits or is fired for cause, that employee is not entitled to these weekly benefits. So the issue here is what is the proper cause or misconduct that led to termination? Was an employee insubordinate? Was the employer creating an untenable work situation requiring the employee to quit? This determination can also require the services of an attorney at the initial hearing stage or appeal process.
On the other side of the issue, employers need to know what the law requires of them. For instance, as a business owner are you required to provide benefits? How often do you need to play employees? How long can an employee’s shift be? Can you fire an employee for any reason you like? Should you have a sexual harassment policy? Knowing the legal processes, policies, and practices that an employer should take will help avoid problems in the future. These are all questions and issues an employment attorney can help with.
The first thing you need to understand with employment law is that it can be very specialized. There are many attorneys well versed in the area, you need only pick one with the experience that you need. For discrimination cases, you will need to find an attorney that has successfully litigated discrimination cases. Discrimination cases are very difficult to prove and take a great advocate along with a good case, in order to be successful. An attorney with a great track record of winning discrimination cases should be a priority. They don’t necessarily need to be high-profile, just cases that were actually litigated or settled to the satisfaction of their clients.
The same holds true for unemployment cases. You will need attorneys that have handled unemployment hearings and unemployment appeals. The more experience the better. There will be many firms that deal solely with employment law so you should have plenty of options.
Determining your needs should be simple. Depending on the situation, it should be clear that you need an employment lawyer. This article only scratches the surface of employment related issues, there are many more such as workers compensation as well as social security and disability benefits are also some areas where you could utilize the service of an attorney.
Most searches begin with an online search. Since employment law is an abundant area for attorneys, looking through some online ranking and review sites like Martindale-Hubbell Law directory and Avvo.com can be very useful. Those sites will allow you to see what other attorneys in the employment law sector think of each other as well as what clients have thought about the attorney's services.
After you have found some names of attorneys that you are interested in, conduct your own background search. Look up the attorney's name in your state bar association website. See if there has been any disciplinary action. This information coupled with the opinions you find on Avvo and Martindale-Hubbard should give you a pretty good idea of what attorneys are recommended in the area.
Once you have the names of a couple of attorneys you are picking from, make an appoint to speak with them. There is no problem with speaking with a few different attorneys. Treat it like any other interview process where you get a feel for their personality and style. Be sure to pick the one you fell most comfortable with.
