San Jose Attorneys Dedicated to Defending Employee Rights
If you believe that you have been fired, harassed, denied access to promotions and training you deserve or you have been underpaid at work in violation of established employment laws, Williams, Pinelli & Cullen, LLP can offer you quality counsel and dedicated representation.
Many employers — especially smaller employers and inexperienced supervisors — are not familiar with the regulations they need to follow when dealing with their employees, and it may be possible to remedy a violation through amicable negotiations. In other cases, it may be necessary to go to court, where our extensive litigation experience will help us vigorously stand up for your rights.
Contact us to discuss the specifics of your employment law case and what our attorneys can do to help you.
A Broad Understanding of Employment Law
At Williams, Pinelli & Cullen, LLP, in San Jose, California, we represent employees in a variety of contexts, from employment contract disputes to sex, race, disability and age discrimination to overtime violations. Our employment law practice areas include:
- Wrongful termination: While employment relationships in California are generally at-will, it is against the law to terminate someone on the basis of discrimination, retaliation for legally protected activity, or in violation of an employment contract.
- Discrimination, harassment and retaliation: No one should be subjected to harassment or discrimination in the workplace. If you believe you are being treated differently because of your age, gender, disability, race, national origin or religion, or if you believe you have been retaliated against for reporting illegal activity, you may have a valid claim against your employer.
- Sexual harassment: The legal definition of sexual harassment extends beyond inappropriate physical contact. Behavior that creates a hostile work environment or a quid pro quo situation is sexual harassment and against the law.
- Americans with Disabilities Act: People with disabilities deserve to have access to their workplace and reasonable accommodations to help them do their jobs. There are legal remedies for violations of this law in the workplace, as well as in public. We can help you pursue them.
- Wage and hour violations: Minimum wages and overtime pay are required by law for most jobs. Generally speaking, you cannot give up these rights by signing a contract, even if the contract specifies that you will not get them. Some employees give up wage and hour protections when they are put on salary or paid as "independent contractors." We can help you understand and remedy violations of minimum wage and overtime law.
- Employment contracts: If you have been presented with a severance agreement or other employment contract, you have every right to have it reviewed by an attorney prior to signing. We will clearly explain your rights, address contract provisions, answer your questions and assist in negotiations for more favorable employment contract terms.
If you believe your employer is violating any aspect of employment law or if you have questions about your rights as an employee, contact us to schedule an appointment to speak with our lawyers.
