What employment practices are illegal?
California has numerous laws and regulations governing employer behavior. It is important to understand your rights as an employee and to take action if you are being mistreated. Sullivan & Yaeckel Law Group assists clients with a wide range of employment matters, including:
- Wage and hour claimsPaying below minimum wage, failing to pay overtime, inaccurate pay stubs, or denied meal and rest breaks. A large portion of employment issues stem from unfair pay.
- Wrongful terminationNot every firing is illegal — but if yours was driven by discrimination or retaliation, or violated a contract or statute, you may have a claim.
- DiscriminationBecause of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and more — whether in hiring, promotion, pay, or termination.
- Sexual harassmentInappropriate comments or actions, or requests for sexual favors in exchange for work benefits. You have every right to bring a claim; we hold the proper parties accountable.
- Unemployment insuranceInsurers and agencies do not have your best interests at heart. We help you pursue the benefits you deserve and appeal wrongful denials.
Why documentation wins these cases
Employers are large entities with their own lawyers defending them, and wage, discrimination and termination claims can be difficult to prove without a record. Keep your paychecks and pay stubs, keep your own log of hours and breaks, and save the emails and messages that matter. If you notice issues with your pay or treatment, talk to a lawyer right away — deadlines apply.
Take action now
Contact us online or call 619-702-6760 for a free consultation. Our office is in San Diego, and we routinely handle cases in every State and Federal Court in California.