Getting into a dispute with your employer can be a stressful and emotional situation. After all, you likely depend on your job, and losing it could put you in serious financial hardship. For this reason, many employment issues go unreported over fear of retaliation or other backlash.
When you go to work, you have a right to enter a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other improper conduct. If you are being harassed or treated unfairly in your workplace, you need an experienced Ojai employment lawyer who will fight to protect your rights as an employee. Contact our Ojai employment lawyers at Gutierrez Law Firm to learn how we can help you in a dispute with your employer.
Why Choose Gutierrez Law Firm?
Employment disputes can be extremely emotional and personal situations. We understand this, and we also understand the potential financial impact of these situations. This is why we provide a personalized approach in each and every case. Our Ojai employment attorneys will fight diligently to protect your rights, and we are able to resolve many employment conflicts without going to court. However, we will litigate aggressively for you in court when the situation requires it.
Our founding attorney has dedicated her whole career to helping protect the rights of employees just like you, and she is ready to put that experience to work in your situation too. Give us a call today at (213) 460-8380 to schedule a free consultation and let us get started helping you get the justice you deserve.
Common Types Of Employment Disputes in Ojai
There are many types of disputes that may arise between an employee and their employer. Both state and federal labor laws are in place to protect the rights of employees in the workplace. However, unfair and illegal conduct still occurs almost every day in workplaces across the country. Some of the most common types of employment disputes are discussed below.
Discrimination
According to California Law, employment discrimination occurs when an employee is treated differently or unfairly because of a legally protected characteristic. Some examples of protected characteristics include:
- Race
- Gender
- Marital status
- Physical or mental disability
- Age (over 40)
Victims of employment discrimination may be awarded financial compensation.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is another common type of misconduct that occurs in the workplace. Sexual harassment can include unwanted touching, sending explicit photos or messages, repeatedly asking out a coworker, or many other types of improper behavior. Both the harasser and the employer may be held liable in some of these cases. If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, contact our Ojai sexual harassment attorneys today.
Wrongful Termination
California is an “at will” employment state. This means that an employee may be terminated at any time for almost any reason; however, there are some reasons that make the termination illegal. For instance, firing someone because of their race, gender, or other protected characteristics is illegal. This type of behavior would allow the victim to file a wrongful termination action.
Contact our Ojai wrongful termination attorneys to file an action today.
Contact An Ojai Employment Attorney Today To Learn More About Your Options
If you have experienced illegal or unfair treatment in your workplace, contact Gutierrez Law Firm today. Our employment attorneys in Ojai will put together a winning strategy for your case and help you get the justice you deserve. Give us a call today at (213) 460-8380 for a free case evaluation.