Employment Disputes
Employment Disputes
One’s job is of vital importance. We spend most of our time at work and deserve to be treated honestly and justly in return. When someone loses their job or is being mistreated at work it can be incredibly stressful and financially devastating. Employers are legally required to treat their employees fairly and in an unbiased manner. Rognlien Law Firm represents employees when they have been mistreated by their employers helping them get the justice they deserve. We have the compassion and toughness necessary to make even the largest employer pay for their illegal conduct.
Rognlien Law Firm fights on a daily basis to make employers treat their employees fairly and justly. We have the skill and tenacity to take on all sizes of employers and would gladly represent you in pursuing your justice. Carrie Rognlien has had many successes in employment dispute cases, including a $1 million wrongful termination based on sexual harassment award and a $2.5 million dollar settlement on behalf of employees for the fraudulent acts of their employer.
The law carves out certain employment practices which are illegal. Some examples of this and cases that we handle are:
- Wrongful Termination
Employers cannot fire their employees, even at will employees, unjustly. Examples of when an employer is illegally firing or demoting an employee include: based on one’s gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, disability or age. - Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is illegal in the workplace. For example, one cannot legally be subjected to words or unwarranted sexual advances in the work place which create a hostile work environment. Employers are responsible for coworkers sexual harassment if they know about it and do not do anything. Employers also cannot retaliate against an employee or fire you for reporting sexual harassment. - Discrimination
The law clearly makes it illegal to discriminate based upon a number of factors in the workplace. Such as for race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, and sexual orientation. Rognlien Law Firm fights on a daily basis to eliminate discrimination in the workplace. - Retaliation
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against its employees who have engaged in legally protected activities. Such as, reporting wrongs to a government agency, complaining about harassment, or for filing for Family Medical Leave Act leave or disability leave. - Disability/FMLA
The law requires your employer to allow you leave either under FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) or the California equivalent CFRA. The law also requires your employer to allow you to take disability leave. If you are denied these rights or retaliated or fired for taking or filing for leave, your rights have been illegally violated. - Wage & Hour Claims
The law requires most employers to pay a minimum wage, overtime wages and take meal and rest breaks. Many industries violate these laws. If this is happening to you, you have rights under California’s Labor Code.