Ventura Lawyers Who Handle Only Employment Law Cases
At Working Law Group, employment law is all we do, and our attorneys have extensive experience in California state and federal courts, as well as before administrative bodies like the California Labor Commissioner and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Because of our exclusive focus, we have in-depth knowledge of the law that governs employment and can help our clients resolve their legal matters in a way that most effectively protects their rights and fully promotes their interests. Sometimes this requires litigation, but in many instances, it does not. In any situation where recourse to court is necessary, our clients can rest assured that we will advocate diligently and resourcefully on their behalf.
Representing people throughout the Ventura area, including Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, and Oxnard, we handle a wide range of employment law issues, from workplace discrimination and harassment to wrongful termination.
Wages, hours & overtime: It's your work, and it should be your pay too. At Working Law Group, we protect your right to fair pay for things like overtime, travel time, commissions, and missed meals and breaks, as well as for unreimbursed business expenses for things like mileage and hotel stays.
Prevailing wage: When an employer has a prevailing wage contract, it should be paying you a certain wage when you do work on the contract. However, sometimes you might not be getting what you are supposed to be paid. If you aren't being paid enough for the work you are doing, or are told to record more or less time than you actually worked, talk with an attorney.
Family & medical leave: Federal and California state laws protect your rights as an employee to take leave for serious medical conditions, but many employers don't understand or follow the laws. This can be a big problem — especially for people with conditions like diabetes, MS, or cancer — who may need to take time away from work for treatment. Working with an attorney can help you get the leave you need.
Wrongful termination: California is an "at will" state, which means that employers can fire you for almost any reason — even a stupid one. What they can't do is fire you for a reason like discrimination or retaliation.
Pregnancy discrimination: There are several different kinds of pregnancy discrimination. Sometimes employers deny the right amount of leave, or they deny a needed accommodation. Other times, they are just too protective, and thereby keep expectant mothers from advancing in their career. Talking with a lawyer can help you learn about and protect your rights.
Sex discrimination: If you are doing the same work and have the same experience, but are not making as much as your coworkers of the opposite sex, or if you have been denied a promotion, you could be a victim of sex discrimination. Our law firm represents people throughout California in sex discrimination cases.
Medical condition/disability discrimination: Sometimes otherwise capable workers need special accommodations so that they can do their jobs. At Working Law Group, we protect the rights of these workers by helping them get the accommodations they need — or by taking action against employers who fail to provide needed accommodations.
Same-sex sexual harassment: The law says that, just like women, men have the right to be free from harassment in the workplace. For many men, this harassment is frustrating and embarrassing. We can help.
Retaliation: There are many reasons why an employer can make the decisions it does, but retaliation should not be one of them. Employers who retaliate against employees for engaging in lawful conduct (like filing a complaint with a government agency regarding unsafe working conditions) by demoting them, firing them, or taking other actions may be breaking the law.
Contact Working Law Group
To talk with a lawyer, contact Working Law Group by calling 805-256-7461 for a free and confidential consultation. We are located conveniently across the street from the Ventura County Government Center, between Highway 101 and Highway 126.
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