Protecting the Rights and Interests of Employers in Redwood City
California has stricter employment laws than the majority of other U.S. states, and employers need to understand these laws thoroughly to avoid potential rights violations in their workplaces. When an employee claims that their rights have been violated, legal action can sometimes be the next step.
Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law, defends employers through employment-related cases in California. As an employment litigation attorney, Chuck Smith is prepared to stand beside clients both in and out of court. His persistent approach to litigation has led to successful outcomes for countless clients across his 50-year legal career.
If you need legal representation or defense for an employment-related dispute, contact our firm today.
Employment disputes may affect broader business operations. Our firm offers experienced representation in business litigation to help manage these challenges.
Our Employment Litigation Attorney Services
We defend employers against a wide range of accusations under California employment law, including:
- Wage and hour disputes: Claims of not providing advance notice about pay cuts, not paying workers at least minimum wage, or not paying fairly for overtime work
- Workplace discrimination and harassment claims: Accusations of treating a worker unfairly due to a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, sex, age, religion, etc., or making discriminatory comments or remarks that create a hostile work environment
- Wrongful termination: Claims of terminating a worker's employment due to a reason that violates their rights, such as a discriminatory reason or in retaliation for filing a claim against them.
- Retaliation claims: Accusations of taking negative action against an employee for upholding their rights
As an experienced litigator and defense attorney, Chuck Smith is prepared to craft an individualized defense built on the evidence in your case.
Reporting Violations of Employment Rights in California
Before a worker can take legal action for alleged violations of employee rights, they must generally start by reporting the violation to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the California Labor Commission, or the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). One of these agencies can choose to investigate the claim and may issue a right-to-sue notice to the worker.
Even if this action has not yet escalated to a legal claim against you, now is the time to contact an employment litigation attorney in Redwood City, CA, to begin building your defense. In many cases, a claim can be de-escalated at this stage before it proceeds to court.
Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law, meticulously prepares for every case to ensure adequate preparation should litigation be necessary. He can represent you through each stage of the legal process and advocate for your rights under California labor laws.
Seek Legal Counsel From an Employment Litigation Attorney in Redwood City, CA
Claims made against you or your business by an employee should not be taken lightly. These cases threaten your business’s health and could lead to severe financial and reputational consequences. An experienced employment litigation lawyer in Redwood City, CA, can help you defend your position as an employer and business owner and begin to move forward from this stressful event.
For employment litigation and defense, contact Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law, today at 650-568-2825 and request a free initial consultation.
Some employment disputes involve property access or operational facilities. Our attorneys assist with real estate litigation when such issues arise.