Employment Disputes Attorney Serving Los Angeles County and Ventura County
Employees can contribute greatly to the success of a business. However, maintaining employer-employee relationships can be a challenging task. Employees can complain of unfair treatment or wrongful termination – even in an at-will state like California. Employees also might breach contracts they signed, including their employment contract or non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Having an employment disputes attorney review the situation, can make all the difference.
If an employee brings a complaint or creates other conflict, it is important to resolve the matter swiftly and adequately to maintain your workforce and avoid unnecessary liability. Contact an employment disputes lawyer at the Law Offices of Alan J. Carnegie, APC, today – we handle cases throughout Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Types of Employment Disputes
Employment disputes can involve many different legal issues and state laws in California. Some common reasons for this type of dispute for businesses include:
- Complaints of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation
- Complaints of wage, hour, or health and safety violations
- Employee vs. independent contractor classifications
- Conflict over entitlement to benefits
- Allegations of wrongful termination
- Breach of an employment contract
- False whistleblowing allegations against your company
- Trade secret misappropriation
- Workers’ compensation or unemployment challenges
If an employee makes a successful complaint, your company is at risk for civil penalties from government agencies, as well as possible direct liability to the employee. It is important to properly defend against employee complaints. In addition, employees who breach contracts or disclose proprietary information can cost your company significant losses. You need to challenge these actions as soon as possible.
Consult with an Employment Disputes Lawyer in Los Angeles County and Ventura County, CA
At the Law Offices of Alan J. Carnegie, APC, we help companies in Ventura County and Los Angeles County resolve conflicts with employees. Please contact us directly to learn about how our employment disputes attorney can help resolve your case as efficiently as possible.