Employee Rights

San Jose Employee Rights Lawyers

The San Jose employee rights lawyers at the law office of Phillip J. Griego & Associates have represented thousands of employees in labor relations cases since 1978. If you are involved in a dispute with your employer regarding a wage and hour matter, or are being harassed or discriminated against in the workplace, contact our San Jose discrimination lawyers.

Wage and Hour Disputes

You have a right to receive your wages in a timely manner, including any overtime, commissions and bonuses owed to you. If you have a dispute with your employer about a wage and hour problem, such as those listed below, the San Jose employee rights attorneys at Phillip J. Griego & Associates can help.

Overtime disputes
Bonus and commission disputes
Refusal to provide meal or rest breaks
Waiting time penalties
Misclassification of employees as exempt or non-exempt, and employees as independent contractors
Improper deductions
Unequal pay

Employees Have a Right to Be Free From Harassment

You have the right to be free from harassment at your workplace. At Phillip J. Griego & Associates, our discrimination attorneys represent employees at all levels, from hourly workers to executives, in cases involving sexual harassment or other types of harassment. A skilled employment law attorney will investigate your sexual harassment claim.

Employees Have a Right to Be Free From Discrimination

Under both federal and California anti-discrimination laws, employees have a right to be free from discrimination and unequal treatment because of their:

Age
Race, ethnicity, citizenship status, or national origin
Gender
Religion
Veteran status
Disability
Marital status
Pregnancy status
Sexual orientation (under California employment discrimination law)

If you believe you are being discriminated against at work, contact Phillip J. Griego & Associates for a review of your situation. Federal and state laws prohibit your employer from retaliating against you and from wrongfully terminating you if you blow the whistle on workplace discrimination or take legal actions to protect your rights as an employee. We will work to protect you from retaliation.

Whistleblower Issues

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and other similar laws, it's easier than ever for whistleblowers to step forward to report employer wrongdoing. Employees who formally or informally complain to a supervisor, manager, or company representative about safety violations, illegal activity or fraud are protected from harassment and illegal firing.

Employees who help recover money stolen from the government through fraudulent billing or other illegal actions of their employer may receive a portion of the money the government recovers at trial. These are called qui tam whistleblower cases. Our qui tam attorneys work to protect your rights throughout the case.

Employee Rights and Other Labor Relations Matters

The employment lawyers at Phillip J. Griego & Associates can give you a fair assessment of your rights and can negotiate on your behalf in these and other employment situations:

Medical and disability leave under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
USERRA and other military leave laws
Employment contracts, noncompete agreements and severance negotiations
Agreements you are asked to sign relating to customer lists and trade secrets
Unemployment benefits
Work visa issues
Wrongful termination

Contact Santa Clara County Wrongful Termination Attorneys

For an initial consultation with a Santa Clara County wrongful termination attorney at Phillip J. Griego & Associates, call (408) 293-6341, or contact our law firm online. Now available to see clients in Alameda County and the East Bay Area, call (925) 364-4655.