Employment law is a broad area of law that governs the collective relationship between employees and employers.  Almost all employers and employees in the United States are subject to some sort of employment law. The sheer volume of laws that affect the employee/employer relationship is complex and intimidating- thousands of statutes, regulations and judicial decisions emanating from all levels of the government- federal, state and local.  Some employment laws were enacted to protectively balance the relationship leverage while other employment laws provide employees with benefits at specific stages of an employee’s career.

In this environment, understanding your rights in the workplace can be difficult. Even employers are not always comfortable that they know enough about employment law to keep from being sued. For example, did you know:

• That it is illegal for an employer to refuse to hire you, promote you or treat you differently solely because of your race, sex, religion or disability status?

• That it is illegal for an employer to withhold a raise or other employment benefit because you refused to have sex with him or her?

• That it is illegal for an employee to suffer harassment, either from their supervisor or coworker?

• That it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination investigation, proceeding or hearing?

• That your employer may be requires to accommodate your disability?

• That your employer may be required to accommodate your religious beliefs or practices when making a work schedule?

• That an employer and employee are bound by the terms of an employment contract and neither can change the contract without the consent of the other?

If you feel you have been wronged in the workplace, consulting with an attorney who focuses on individual employee rights can help you understand your rights and explain your options to resolve your issue. After you contact us, we will gather some general information to determine whether your concern falls within our purview. If you trust us with your case, we will:

• Listen to you;
• Answer all of your questions;
• Give you a preliminary legal analysis of your potential claim; and
• Any other support needed.