Sometimes, employees have to face unfair or unethical treatment in the workplace from their employers or coworkers. The victims of such treatment might not be aware that their employment rights are protected under Los Angeles laws, and they can use those laws to file a lawsuit against their employers.
However, the issues involving employment laws can be complicated. Therefore, you should hire a Los Angeles employment lawyer to help you with your employment law claim. On this page, you will find more information about employment laws, including the fair labor standards act and the benefits of hiring an employment attorney from the Rubin Law Corporation.
This law governs every aspect of the workplace, from overpay scales, employment agreements or business contracts, hiring and training employees, to discrimination, harassment, and firing. Often, employees who have been wronged have no choice but to pursue litigation and file lawsuits against their employers with the assistance of an experienced employment law firm.
There are many state laws in Los Angeles, CA, that provide protection to employees who have suffered mistreatment in the workplace, including the Age Discrimination Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Employees who require assistance regarding employment law matters, such as enforcing these laws, can consult Los Angeles employment lawyers.
The following are the most common types of employment lawsuits.
California is one of the most employee-friendly states. While the federal laws have their minimum wage requirement, the minimum wage for employees in California is significantly higher. For instance, while the federally mandated minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, in California, businesses with 25 employees should provide a minimum wage of $14.00. In addition, businesses with more employees (26 or more) should offer a minimum wage of $15.00.
The law in California has mandated strict working hours. The law also governs pregnancy, paternal, and other protected leaves and allows employees time off for legal holidays. It also provides unemployment benefits for employees who lost their jobs. Contact employment lawyers to learn more about the fair labor standards act and other California employment laws.
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