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Whether you work for a Fortune 500 company or a small business, or in the entertainment industry, there are laws by which your employer must abide. These laws protect your rights and ensure that all workers are treated fairly. Unfortunately, some employers value profits over people, and not all employees know their rights. That’s where a Los Angeles employment attorney comes in.

If you are part of a protected class and have faced discrimination or harassment in the workplace, a Los Angeles employee rights lawyer can help.

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AS AN EMPLOYEE IN LOS ANGELES?

The California Labor Code provides many protections for workers.

You have the right to:

  • A physically safe working environment
  • Not be suffer harassment or discrimination
  • Work in an environment where promotions are based on performance, not age, race, or gender identity
  • Take any family or medical leave for which you are eligible under the California Family Rights Act
  • Not be wrongfully terminated
  • Be able to air grievances or report illegal activity without fear of retaliation

If any of these rights were violated, you might be unsure what to do next. You may fear losing your job or experiencing an uncomfortable or hostile work environment. An experienced Los Angeles employment attorney can provide legal guidance and support.

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WHAT DO I DO IF MY EMPLOYER HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS?

It can be challenging to know where to turn if you’re experiencing problems with your employer, and you may not know if a specific employment law pertains to your situation. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you.

First, you can contact your local Labor Commissioner’s Office. They can help you understand state- and industry-specific regulations and pursue any past wages due to you. If your workplace has a safety or health issue, you should contact CAL/OSHA. This includes inadequate personal protective equipment, exposure to dangerous chemicals, and malfunctioning machinery.

Lastly, you should always consult with an employee rights attorney, even if contacting a state agency doesn’t seem appropriate. If you have faced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, a Los Angeles employment lawyer can help with your case—even if you haven’t reported the incident yet.

EXAMPLES OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN LOS ANGELES

While this list is by no means exhaustive, here are some examples of employee rights violations that can occur in Los Angeles:

  • Lunch break (“meal period”) violations
    • Not paying an employee for meal breaks when they are required to remain “on duty”
    • Requiring employees to remain onsite without having a designated break area (construction, drilling, logging, and mining industries are exempt)
  • Retaliation
    • Wrongful termination, demotion, or pay reduction when employees engage in whistleblowing or report harassment
  • Discrimination
    • Mistreating an employee because of sexual orientation, age, race, or another protected class
  • Not offering lactation accommodation for breastfeeding mothers
  • Not following child labor laws, including employing a minor without a work permit
  • Unpaid wages
    • Requiring employees to work “off the clock,” not paying the minimum wage, or not paying adequate overtime pay, as outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act

A lawyer can provide guidance if you’ve experienced an employee rights violation.

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HOW CAN LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS HELP?

California Labor Code protects workers in Los Angeles and throughout the state. A Los Angeles employee rights lawyer can ensure that employers are held accountable for infractions against employment law.

Employees are often afraid to speak out about serious issues like age discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination. Some employees may even be threatened by supervisors against doing so. Certain workers in agriculture or the film and entertainment industries may be especially vulnerable.

However, employment law is on your side. You may not be the only mistreated employee, so do not hesitate to contact an attorney for a free consultation to discuss your case.

FAQ: Los Angeles Employee Rights Lawyer

If you are an at-will employee, your employer can terminate your employment anytime for any reason. You are still protected by laws restricting harassment and discrimination as an at-will employee.

In California, there is no legal requirement to pay employees severance if they are laid off. However, each company has different guidelines when it comes to severance pay. So, depending on your company, you could be entitled to severance pay after being laid off.

The statute of limitations for an employment law claim or lawsuit in California depends on the type of lawsuit you’re filing. In most cases, you have two to three years to file an employment lawsuit, but you should consult with an employment law firm to check the statute of limitations for your specific case.

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After experiencing workplace discrimination or harassment, it's difficult to know where to turn and who you can trust. At Malk Law Firm, our employment lawyers have successfully represented employees against large and small companies (all over California and Washington) in employment law cases and employment law disputes. We can help with the following employment law matters: Sexual harassment Workplace discrimination Wage and hour disputes Expense reimbursement Meal and rest breaks

Trust our Los Angeles employment attorneys to uphold federal employment laws and fight for your rights in the workplace. Our employee rights lawyer is available for a consultation to discuss your options. Don't hesitate to contact Malk Law Firm today to tell us about your case.

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