The skilled California employment litigation lawyers at Rizio and Nelson have a long, well-established reputation in handling a wide variety of employment litigation matters and successfully representing numerous plaintiffs and defendants with issues involving employment. With the understanding of both the risks and costs of litigation and aggressive defense strategies, our litigation lawyers leverage the clients' cases with efficiency and effectiveness.

Labor laws are intended to equalize the bargaining power between employers and employees. These laws prohibit the employers and unions from engaging in unfair labor practices and establish an obligation of the two parties to engage in good faith collective bargaining. If you are a victim of an unfair labor practice such as discrimination, harassment, wage and overtime issues or any other misconduct in the workplace you should immediately consult with a qualified employment litigation lawyers in california.

Under California law it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against any individual because of the age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or marital status of any individual. Our California employment litigation lawyers represent clients in regard to the following kinds of employment-related litigated matters::

1. Sex, race, age, creed or religious discrimination. Under California law the employer cannot base decisions on personal not job-related characteristics such as race, age, sex, national origin, disability or religion.

2. Wrongful termination claim. Wrongful termination might apply if your employer fired, laid you off or forced you to quit. When wrongful termination is established, an employee then has the right to sue the employer for damages. This includes the loss of wage and "fringe" benefits, and in some cases for punitive damages.

3. Sexual harassment. An employer may be liable to an employee for instances of sexual harassment which can include any unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Because the laws for sexual harassment are complex, a licensed attorney should be consulted to study individual circumstances.

4. Whistleblower protection. An employee who reports suspected misconduct and who discloses information is entitled to be protected from pressure, retaliation or reprisal in connection with his cooperation. To be entitled to whistleblower protection, an employee must report an employer's alleged misconduct to the proper authority. Protection extends throughout the disciplinary and appeal process, including guarding the reputation of the whistleblower.

5. Family Medical Leave. If you have worked for the same employer for the previous 12 months, have worked at least 1250 hours in the previous 12 months, or if you are employed by federal, state, or local governments, you are allowed to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave, with continued medical benefits and restoration of their original position upon return.

6. Wage and overtime disputes. California employers are required to follow specific state wage and hour laws. Wage and hour claims resulting from employers not paying in a timely manner, employees working off the clock or having their breaks and lunch times considered as time they are at work – are all illegal actions. Securing the services of an experienced attorney when facing any of these types of disputes, will greatly enhance your chances of recovering all wages, salary and overtime you are entitled to receive.


If you have any employment-related claims and want a want skilled and experienced representation, contact Rizio and Nelson employment litigation lawyers so we can help you put together a plan to prove your case.

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