What are my rights as an employee?
What are my obligations as an employer?
Many state and federal employment laws protect the relationship between employers and employees in California. Often, both the boss and the workers are unfamiliar with the very laws that apply to their relationship. Knowing the laws that apply to the employment relationship is critical to avoid disputes over hours and wages, overtime, bonuses, vacation time, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
If the employer understands the application of the employment laws, he can prevent many of the employment problems that businesses face. For the employee, knowing the laws helps secure the payment of proper wages, benefits, and protections necessary for a productive relationship. David H. Ricks & Associates advises both employers and employees to help each protect themselves in employment law disputes.
For Workers in California
For employees, you will want the guidance of an employment lawyer with any of the following:
- Wrongful termination
- Hour and wage disputes
- Sexual harassment
- Discrimination based on race, gender or sex, ethnicity, age, religion, or national origin
- Overtime disputes
- Whistleblower retaliation
- Breach of contract claims
- Other employment-related violations
Contact our Rancho Cucamonga office at (909) 481-5856 to receive a free consultation. Many employment claims are handled on a contingency basis or on a deferred payment basis. This means you do not pay upfront for fees and most costs unless we recover from the culpable party. Some restrictions apply. When we represent employees, we want to provide a winning strategy that allows for the best financial result for the employee.
For California Employers and Business Owners
For employers, if you are being sued by an employee or former employee, or just need advice for any of the following:
- Wrongful termination claims
- Hour and wage challenges or misclassification of salaried employees
- Sexual harassment by the employer or co-workers
- Discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, or religion
- Overtime disputes
- Whistleblower retaliation claims
- Other employment-related violations
To begin working with our legal team, contact our Rancho Cucamonga office at (909) 481-5856. The initial consultation is low-cost and can provide you with valuable information. Our fees are reasonable and our defense strategies are designed with the success of the employer in mind when we represent the employer in employment law lawsuits.
Employment Disputes Are Serious Business in the Golden State
Did you know that, under California law, in most cases an employee can be terminated for any reason, so long as the reason does not violate public policy or contract terms?
Most people and businesses do not know their rights in employment-related matters. If you need help in knowing your legal rights, call the employment attorneys of David H. Ricks & Associates. We represent businesses and individuals, employers and employees, throughout the California Inland Empire and into Orange County and Los Angeles County.
To discuss your case, you can call (909) 481-5856, or e-mail us at [email protected] (put “New employment dispute” in the subject line), or submit information about your case in this website’s contact form.
If you are a business owner or someone wronged by a business in the Inland Empire, including San Dimas, Glendora, Claremont, Pomona, Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Upland, Diamond Bar, Corona, Norco, Mira Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Alta Loma, Etiwanda, Fontana, Rialto, Bloomington, Highland, Colton, San Bernardino, Grand Terrace, Redlands, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Riverside, Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Blue Jay, Mt. Baldy, Wrightwood, or any place in between, an employment trial lawyer from David H. Ricks & Associates is a good person to have on your side.
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