State and federal employment laws protect employees. However, these laws can be complex, and employment discrimination claims can be challenging to prove. You need the help of an experienced employment law attorney to protect your rights and help you obtain the justice you are entitled to. We provide legal services to clients in California, Florida, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
At Harpy Law, our employment law attorneys are dedicated to standing up for workers and holding employers accountable. If you believe your rights have been violated in the workplace, call us or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation today.
Why Choose Harpy Law?
- Our employment law attorneys have extensive experience representing workers in a wide range of employment disputes. We understand both federal and state employment laws and know how to build strong, effective cases for our clients.
- We take every client’s situation seriously and give each case our personal attention. Our employment law attorneys will listen carefully to what happened, evaluate your options honestly, and develop a legal strategy tailored to your specific circumstances.
- Our team are available to answer your questions and keep you informed throughout the entire process. You will never be left wondering where your case stands.
Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination exists if an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or pregnancy.
Discrimination may include being passed over for a promotion, being paid less than similarly situated colleagues, being subjected to different performance standards, or being terminated because of who you are rather than how you perform.
Discrimination is not always obvious. In many cases, it is subtle and systemic, and proving it requires a thorough investigation and a skilled legal strategy. Our employment law lawyers know how to uncover and document discriminatory patterns and practices and build a compelling case on your behalf.
Harassment
Workplace harassment is a form of discrimination that arises when an employee is subjected to certain unwelcome conduct that is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment. Sexual harassment, including unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, and demands for sexual favors, is among the most common and damaging forms of workplace harassment.
Harassment can be committed by a supervisor, a coworker, or even a client or customer. Employers have a legal obligation to address and prevent workplace harassment, and they can be held liable when they fail to do so.
Wrongful Termination
While most employment in the United States is “at-will,” meaning either party can generally end the relationship at any time, there are important exceptions. An employer cannot legally terminate an employee for a discriminatory reason, in retaliation for protected activity, or in violation of an employment contract or established public policy.
Wrongful termination can be difficult to prove because employers rarely admit their true reasons for firing someone. Our attorneys know how to investigate the circumstances surrounding a termination, identify evidence of unlawful motive, and build a strong case on your behalf.
Retaliation
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity.
Retaliation can take many forms, including termination, demotion, reduction in hours or pay, hostile treatment, or other adverse changes to the terms of employment. It is one of the most common employment law violations.
Wage and Hour Violations
Wage theft costs workers billions of dollars every year. If your employer has failed to pay you everything you have lawfully earned, you may be entitled to recover back wages, liquidated damages, and attorney’s fees. Our experienced employment law lawyers will review your situation and help you understand what you are owed.
How an Employment Law Lawyer Can Help You
Pursuing a claim against an employer is rarely simple. An experienced employment law attorney can investigate the facts of your case, take action to discover and collect proof to build your strongest case, and help you secure maximum compensation and your desired outcome.
Your chances of achieving a successful outcome in an employment dispute are significantly higher when an experienced employment law attorney represents you.
Contact Our Employment Law Lawyers Today
If you have been discriminated against, harassed, wrongfully terminated, retaliated against, or had your wages stolen, you deserve an advocate who will fight for you. At Harpy Law, our employment law lawyers provide services in:
- California – Los Angeles, greater LA County, and Valley Village
- Washington – Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Tacoma, and Redmond
- Texas – Dallas and Houston
- Ohio – Cleveland and Parma
- Florida – Hollywood, Aventura, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale
We are ready to stand up to your employer and pursue the full relief the law allows.
Call us or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation.