San Francisco Bay Area Employment Law Attorneys Committed To Protecting Employee Rights
We all aspire to hold jobs that are meaningful, rewarding, and provide income to meet our needs and raise our children. While the law does not guarantee that our work meets these aspirations, it does create rights for certain employees. For those building families, the law protects things such as pregnancy and maternity leave, nursing mother accommodations, and pay equity.
If you find yourself in a situation where your employer has discriminated against you, harassed you, or threatened to terminate your employment in an unlawful manner, do not hesitate to reach out to an employment law attorney in San Francisco. At the Dolan Law Firm, our lawyers are prepared to put their years of experience to good use working with you. Our team of experienced employment law attorneys in San Francisco is ready to provide you with a free evaluation.
Our practice areas focus on personal injury claims and employment and labor laws. For years, we have been proudly serving San Francisco and the state of California, handling hostile work environment situations, discrimination cases, and other related practice areas. Read on to learn more about the kinds of employment lawsuits our San Francisco office and attorneys have taken on.
Types of Employment Lawsuits Litigated By The Dolan Law Firm
While employers are free to hire and fire, to assign work and to discipline employees, the law does not allow them to discriminate against people because of certain qualities, called “protected classifications.” These include race, age, sex, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgenderism. (California Government Code Section 12940). Discrimination is often shown by comments or conduct that can include denial of a job, wrongful termination of employment, or a change in the terms or conditions of employment (wages, hours, bonuses and job assignments). Unlike harassment claims, only employers/companies can be sued for discrimination, even if a supervisor or manager was the one who committed the act of discrimination and/or harassment.
If you believe you have suffered discrimination or harassment in the workplace due to your age, sex, race, sexual orientation, color, religion, or nation of origin, then you may have a discrimination case that would require the involvement of an employment lawyer in San Francisco. In such a situation, your attorney will first file a charge with the California Department of Civil Rights, or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Under both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, you are protected from discrimination and harassment. If your rights have been infringed upon, contact our law offices immediately and meet with our team of employment attorneys to review the circumstances surrounding your case.
At the Dolan Law Firm, our San Francisco employment lawyers are experienced in handling employment discrimination lawsuits as well as these types of cases:
- Harassment: Sexual harassment is the most common form of harassment, but people also face harassment because of their race, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, or sexual orientation. We represent victims of harassment.
- Failure to Train Supervisors
- Unsafe Workplace
- Wage and Hour Violations
- Whistleblower Law: This includes being terminated for reporting illegal or fraudulent company activity or practices to one’s supervisor
- Wrongful Termination: This can include violations of public policy such as retaliation for opposing protected activities or complaining of discrimination or harassment.
- Violation of Family and Medical Leave Law: We provide assistance and representation to employees who have been denied leave for family and medical reasons including pregnancy.
Have You Been Discriminated Against, Harassed Or Denied Your Rights at Work?
The employee rights lawyers at the Dolan Law Firm are among the most successful in California in representing workers who have been discriminated against, harassed, or wrongfully terminated. Clients of our San Francisco employment law attorneys have been pleased with the case results we have delivered.
Our firm has successfully sued Fortune 500 companies as well as state, city, and county governments, on behalf of employees in individual lawsuits. We have obtained more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. This includes a $20 million verdict for Patricia Williams in 2016. Ms. Williams was wrongfully terminated after she blew the whistle on fraud at former employer, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the nation’s largest timeshare company. The company had been committing fraud against the elderly, and Ms. Williams rightfully spoke out.
Through our skilled employment law attorneys in San Francisco and throughout California, we have been able to obtain settlements for numerous individuals who experienced employment law violations, discrimination, and harassment. Let us help you today!
If you have suffered workplace harassment,discrimination, or have been wrongfully terminated, please contact us online or call us now at 415-421-2800 for a free, confidential, and no-obligation review of your case. We also have Spanish-speaking lawyers who are ready to assist you.
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California Employment Law Guide
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FAQ
Can an employment law attorney in San Francisco determine if I was wrongfully terminated?
Being well-versed in employment law, an employment law attorney in San Francisco can help you determine whether your termination was wrongful or legal. Depending on the circumstances of your case, they may be able to help you with building a strong case.
Will an employment law attorney in San Francisco know what FMLA is?
Yes, each employment law attorney in San Francisco should be aware of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Each of the Dolan Law Firm’s employment law attorneys are familiar with and understand the requirements set forth by the FMLA.
How can an employment law attorney in San Francisco help me with wage and hour discrepancies?
Through some basic fact-checking and research, a San Francisco employment law attorney will be able to determine whether your employer is adequately compensating you per your employment contract or the laws of the state of California.
How soon can I schedule a consultation with an employment law attorney in San Francisco?
Contact the Dolan Law Firm today via phone or by email and we will schedule you a free case evaluation as soon as possible.