Employer Defense in California
We know that you have a lot on your plate. Running a business, even a small one, consumes an enormous amount of time. We can help you stay up to date with current laws, avoid liability issues, coach you on dealing with your employees, and even defend you from former employees. Even a small oversight or compliance mistake can expose employers to significant penalties and legal costs in California. We are here to defend employers and help them reduce exposures, liabilities, and avoid costly mistakes.
Wrongful Termination
If you are being sued for wrongful termination, it is likely because your former employee is alleging he or she has been fired or laid off for an illegitimate or illegal reason. It is also likely that you had a good reason to let them go, you told them that reason, and they are now lying. Our wrongful termination defense attorney team works closely with employers to build strong legal defenses backed by workplace records, company policies, and documented performance concerns.
Discrimination Retaliation Harassment
Many employers are surprised to find out how many “protected classes” there are under California and Federal law. If you are being sued for wrongful termination, there is a very high chance that you are also being sued for discrimination, retaliation, and/or harassment. An experienced employment discrimination defense attorney can help employers respond strategically while protecting business operations and reducing unnecessary legal exposure.
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Wage Claims
Employers will be shocked to learn how quickly damages add up in wage claims, even when employees only make minimum wage. This is because the actual amount of liability for an employer increases exponentially once the Labor Code penalties are included. In addition, most employees file suit in Superior Court against their employers and choose to forgo the faster administrative hearing before the Labor Commissioner because then they can collect attorney fees. Our employment defense lawyers help businesses address wage and hour disputes early to reduce financial exposure and operational disruption. Source: DFEH 2020 Statistics