San Gabriel Labor Law Attorney
Understanding Your Rights as a Worker
Employers and employees have certain rights and obligations under state and federal law. While California has its own set of requirements -- as outlined in the California Labor Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), there are several federal laws that also play a role in providing rights and protections for workers in the workplace: the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title VII. In many cases, California law extends federal protections or expands definitions contained in federal laws. As a result, the interface between federal and state labor law can be complicated and confusing to employers and employees interested in finding solutions to certain problems. At the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, our attorneys work closely with clients, advising them of their rights and obligations under the law. In many cases, problems arise because employers and employees fail to understand what the law allows and what the law requires of them.
If you have questions regarding issues surrounding rights and obligations in the workplace, contact San Gabriel, California labor law attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth today.
Discrimination, Leave, and Wage and Hour Disputes
The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth represents clients in regard to the following employment and labor law issues:
- Race, gender, age, and religious discrimination in the workplace
- Wage and hour disputes
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Cancer discrimination
- Disability discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family Medical Leave Act
- OSHA violations
- California Fair Employment and Housing Act
- Disability Claims
- Workers' Compensation
The Cost of Violating Labor Laws
Under both state and federal law, employers can be held financially liable for violations of labor laws. While many violations carry penalties, employers can also be sued in civil court for wage and hour violations, acts of discrimination, safety violations, and denial of rights guaranteed to workers under the law. Our attorneys can, in many cases, review the policies and procedures put in place by employers to determine if they are in compliance with state and federal law. When violations occur, what a company states in its handbook, what its Human Resources department did or didn't do, and whether it has taken steps to ensure compliance will be an important part of evaluating its liability.
Contact San Gabriel, California Labor Law Attorneys
For more information regarding labor law and how we can help you, contact labor law attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth today to schedule an appointment and discuss your case.
