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At WILLIAMS WOLLITZ HAKAKIAN PC, we are general employment law lawyers that fight for the unique needs of our clients, protecting the rights of employees and employers alike.  We pride ourselves on delivering personalized, strategic solutions to ensure fair and lawful workplace practices.  The following is a list of potential employment law related violations:

Wrongful Termination

• Termination in violation of employment contract
• Termination due to discrimination
• Termination as retaliation for whistleblowing or reporting harassment

Workplace Discrimination

• Discrimination based on race, color, or national origin
• Gender discrimination
• Age discrimination (Age Discrimination in Employment Act - ADEA)
• Disability discrimination (Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA)
• Religious discrimination
• Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination

Sexual Harassment

• Quid pro quo harassment
• Hostile work environment
• Retaliation for reporting harassment

Wage and Hour Disputes

• Unpaid wages
• Overtime pay violations (Fair Labor Standards Act - FLSA)
• Misclassification of employees as exempt or as independent contractors
• Minimum wage violations
• Meal and rest break violations

Retaliation

• Retaliation for whistleblowing
• Retaliation for filing a complaint or lawsuit
• Retaliation for participating in an investigation or lawsuit

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Violations

• Denial of FMLA leave
• Interference with FMLA rights
• Retaliation for taking FMLA leave

Workplace Safety Violations

• Violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Unsafe working conditions
• Employer retaliation for reporting safety concerns

Employment Contracts and Non-Compete Agreements

• Breach of employment contract
• Disputes over non-compete agreements
• Disputes over non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Disputes over severance agreements

Workplace Privacy Issues

• Monitoring of employee communications
• Background checks and privacy rights
• Drug testing and privacy rights
• Genetic information discrimination (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act - GINA)

Employee Benefits and ERISA

• Disputes over retirement benefits
• Disputes over health insurance benefits
• Violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Union-Related Issues

• Unfair labor practices
• Union organizing and collective bargaining disputes
• Violations of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

Independent Contractor Misclassification

• Misclassification leading to denial of benefits and protections
• Disputes over employment status

Contact the employment attorneys at WILLIAMS WOLLITZ HAKAKIAN PC today if you believe your rights are being violated.