EMPLOYMENT LAW
At HAKAKIAN WILLIAMS LAW GROUP PC, we are general employment law lawyers that fight for the unique needs of our clients, protecting the rights of employees and employers alike. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized, strategic solutions to ensure fair and lawful workplace practices. The following is a list of potential employment law related violations:
Wrongful Termination
- Termination in violation of employment contract
- Termination due to discrimination
- Termination as retaliation for whistleblowing or reporting harassment
Workplace Discrimination
- Discrimination based on race, color, or national origin
- Gender discrimination
- Age discrimination (Age Discrimination in Employment Act - ADEA)
- Disability discrimination (Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA)
- Religious discrimination
- Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
Sexual Harassment
- Quid pro quo harassment
- Hostile work environment
- Retaliation for reporting harassment
Wage and Hour Disputes
- Unpaid wages
- Overtime pay violations (Fair Labor Standards Act - FLSA)
- Misclassification of employees as exempt or as independent contractors
- Minimum wage violations
- Meal and rest break violations
Retaliation
- Retaliation for whistleblowing
- Retaliation for filing a complaint or lawsuit
- Retaliation for participating in an investigation or lawsuit
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Violations
- Denial of FMLA leave
- Interference with FMLA rights
- Retaliation for taking FMLA leave
Workplace Safety Violations
- Violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
- Unsafe working conditions
- Employer retaliation for reporting safety concerns
Employment Contracts and Non-Compete Agreements
- Breach of employment contract
- Disputes over non-compete agreements
- Disputes over non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Disputes over severance agreements
Workplace Privacy Issues
- Monitoring of employee communications
- Background checks and privacy rights
- Drug testing and privacy rights
- Genetic information discrimination (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act - GINA)
Employee Benefits and ERISA
- Disputes over retirement benefits
- Disputes over health insurance benefits
- Violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Union-Related Issues
- Unfair labor practices
- Union organizing and collective bargaining disputes
- Violations of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Independent Contractor Misclassification
- Misclassification leading to denial of benefits and protections
- Disputes over employment status
Contact the employment attorneys at HAKAKIAN WILLIAMS LAW GROUP PC today if you believe your rights are being violated.
