Legal Concerns of an LA Employment Lawyer

Employment law covers a wide area of concern related mostly to employers and employees. Generally, this includes all the rights and obligations involved in the employer-worker relationship.

Typically, employees have basic rights in the workplace. These are rights granted by law and must be respected by employers.

Some of these basic rights may include the following:

• The right to privacy


• The right to fair compensation


• Right to be free from discrimination and harassment of all types


• Right to a safe workplace free of dangerous conditions, toxic substances, and other potential safety hazards


• Whistleblower rights or the right to be free from retaliation for filing a claim or complaint against an employer

All of these rights are guaranteed by law and they provide employees and workers the protection they need in the workplace.

A Los Angeles employee, for instance, enjoy certain rights and privileges that are guaranteed by both federal and state laws. These laws were designed to maintain a harmonious working relationship between employers and employees and encourage them to be productive.

Some of the key federal laws related to employment include the following:

• Title VII


• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) – This law protects employees against discrimination based on age, religion, gender, race or nationality, etc.


• Age Discrimination in Employment Act – This statute protects workers from being discriminated from work and employment due to their age


• Fair Labor Standards Act


• Family and Medical Leave Act – This act grants qualified employees a period in which to attend to their family during emergencies.

Generally, employees enjoy several rights in the workplace, which are established under both federal and state law. In Los Angeles, for example, employees are also granted protection by law under the California employment laws.

Because most California workers are considered at-will employees, certain rules apply during termination, which are often different from other states. However, most provisions of its labor code give employees protection from discrimination and harassment and other important issues such as workplace injuries and compensation,  wage and hour claim, medical and family leaves, and receiving of benefits.

In California, injured workers may receive compensation for work-related injuries according to state workers compensation program.

Aside from this, an employee is also granted protection from wrongful termination under the state law, which states employers are not allowed to terminate or discriminate against employees for the following reasons:

• Age


• Sex


• Race


• Religion


• Nationality


• Disability


• Pregnancy

These characteristics must not be considered when making promotions, job assignments, termination and determining wages.

In addition, an employment attorney may also help you file for employment claims based on the following issues:

• Wrongful termination


• whistle blowing


• pregnancy Leave


• disability and workers' compensation


• non-competition clauses


• implied and  oral contracts


• breach of contract

Hence, if you feel that your rights may have been violated, it would be to your best interests to consult with an experienced Los Angeles employment attorney who can explain matters and protect your legal rights.