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Having a steady income and a safe work environment should be available to everyone, but unfortunately, this is often not the case. Hiring a Victorville employment lawyer to help represent your legal rights when they’ve been violated is key to protecting yourself.
With over 20 years of combined legal experience, Nosratilaw, A Professional Law Corporation, is here to help those in need. We’ve built our practice on the belief that your job is an integral part of who you are, and employees should feel protected at work.
Founding attorney Omid Nosrati has dedicated his professional career to helping employees who suspect their legal rights have been violated. Our team offers free consultations to those needing to explore what options are available to them.
Victorville is known as a leading center for industry and retail in Southern California’s High Desert region. It attracts businesses and residents due to its strategic location between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
It also has close proximity to major airports, along with scenic mountain views and recreational opportunities. Victorville’s top employment sectors in 2023 included sales, office and administration, and transportation.
While this city thrives on its citizens’ hard work, these employees are often not treated well. When a worker’s rights are violated, it usually doesn’t stop at just one offense. Unfortunately, this behavior usually becomes a pattern of systemic toxicity in the workplace. In San Bernardino County, there were 173 employment-related complaints filed with the California Civil Rights Department in 2023.
While California is an “at-will” state, it doesn’t mean you can be fired for any reason. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why someone could be wrongfully terminated.
These can include being fired for:
If they’re fired, the employee is entitled to be reinstated and receive back pay and benefits lost because of the retaliation. Employers who willfully refuse to rehire or promote a qualified employee can face criminal penalties.
18% of California employees reported being required to work off the clock at least once in 2024. 8% of employees reported not being paid for all of the hours they worked.
If there is a disagreement over wages in California, an employer must pay any wages they acknowledge are owed right away, while the employee can still pursue any unpaid balance.
If the Labor Commissioner investigates a wage claim and finds it valid, the employer must pay the owed wages within 10 days of receiving notice. Employers who can pay but deliberately fail to do so may be required to pay triple the amount of damages caused by the delay.
California Labor Code § 98.6 protects employees from retaliation or discrimination by their employer. This means an employer cannot:
Unfortunately, discrimination is still incredibly common nowadays. The California Civil Rights Department secured a $100 million settlement in 2023 against Riot Games over allegations of systemic sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
This workplace abuse affected about 1,600 women employees. In California, employers who refuse to hire, promote, or restore eligible employees after a legal determination may face criminal penalties or civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
At Nosratilaw, A Professional Law Corporation, we understand how dysregulating job violations can be for employees. As longtime California residents, we’re passionate about protecting our neighbors and communities through legal advocacy.
We don’t take violations lightly and understand the deep impact they can have on employees. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only receive payment if you receive compensation for your case. We often represent our Victorville clients at the San Bernardino County Court, located at 14455 Civic Drive.
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is a California law that protects people from discrimination and harassment at work and in housing. At work, FEHA makes it illegal to treat someone unfairly for their age if they are 40 or older, ancestry, color, religion, marital status, medical conditions like cancer, national origin, race, sex, or sexual orientation. It also protects employees if they take family or medical leave or have disabilities, including physical or mental.
If an employee is retaliated against, they may be entitled to get their job back, recover lost wages, and regain benefits. There is a legal presumption in favor of the employee if the retaliation occurs within 90 days of the protected activity. It’s vital to hire an employment lawyer to help ensure your rights are protected.
An employer is obligated to post notices at the workplace stating paydays and payment locations. When an employee is fired, they must be paid at the place of discharge. Employers cannot require employees to sign a waiver or release of any wages owed before those wages are actually paid. During a strike, all wages must be paid on the next payday without any reductions.
Employers who fail to pay wages can face penalties. The first violation carries a $100 penalty per employee, and further or intentional violations carry $200 per employee, plus 25% of the unlawfully withheld wages. Employees can recover these penalties through the Labor Commissioner or as statutory penalties, but they cannot recover both for the same violation.
Nosratilaw, A Professional Law Corporation, understands the anxiety involved in advocating for yourself in the workplace. You deserve to be respected and heard. When you work with us, you aren’t treated as just another case number. We take employee rights incredibly seriously.
Our office offers free consultations to those in Victorville and surrounding towns who need to explore their legal options. Contact our team today to learn how we can help you.
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