Employment Law
Employment Law Attorney
At the Law Offices of J. Kirk Donnelly, we represent employees in a range of workplace legal issues. Our founder, attorney J. Kirk. Donnelly has experience handling employment law and class action matters. Our team reviews the details of each situation and discuss potential legal options, which may include settlement negotiations, arbitration, or a trial.
If you have questions about employment law matters like the ones below, you may contact our office to learn more.
Employment Law Attorney
At the Law Offices of J. Kirk Donnelly, we represent employees in a range of workplace legal issues. Our founder, attorney J. Kirk. Donnelly has experience handling employment law and class action matters. Our team reviews the details of each situation and discuss potential legal options, which may include settlement negotiations, arbitration, or a trial.
If you have questions about employment law matters like the ones below, you may contact our office to learn more.
Wage and Hour Disputes
If you believe your employer may have violated California’s wage and hour laws, you may have legal rights under applicable law. At the Law Offices of J. Kirk Donnelly, we represent clients in wage and hour theft litigation involving:
- Misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime or providing breaks/meals
- requiring employees to work off the clock or not paying for all hours worked
- failure to pay minimum and overtime wages
- Not providing employees with required rest or meal breaks
- Requiring employees to work during rest or meal breaks
Our attorneys can discuss different legal approaches depending on the circumstances, including individual claims, class actions, or PAGA claims. An individual claim is a lawsuit that you file against your employer on your own. However, some cases are better suited for class action status or PAGA claims.
- Class Action: A classaction is a type of lawsuit where one or more persons sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims, and some class actions can include thousands of individuals.All the people in the class action have in common is that the same person or organization harmed them or unlawfully treated them in the same way.
- PAGA Claim: PAGA stands for the Private Attorneys General Act. This California law allows employees to sue their employer for labor violations and recover penalties on behalf of themselves and others. PAGA claims are an enforcement action rather than a traditional lawsuit and are filed by individual employees on behalf of the Attorney General.
Wage and Hour Theft Litigation
If you believe your employer may have violated California’s wage and hour laws, you may have legal rights under applicable law. At the Law Offices of J. Kirk Donnelly, we represent clients in wage and hour theft litigation involving:
- Misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime or providing breaks/meals
- requiring employees to work off the clock or not paying for all hours worked
- failure to pay minimum and overtime wages
- Not providing employees with required rest or meal breaks
- Requiring employees to work during rest or meal breaks
Our attorneys can discuss different legal approaches depending on the circumstances, including individual claims, class actions, or PAGA claims. An individual claim is a lawsuit that you file against your employer on your own. However, some cases are better suited for classaction status or PAGA claims.
- ClassAction: A classaction is a type of lawsuit where one or more persons sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims, and some class actions can include thousands of individuals.All the people in the class action have in common is that the same person or organization harmed them or unlawfully treated them in the same way.
- PAGA Claim: PAGA stands for the Private Attorneys General Act. This California law allows employees to sue their employer for labor violations and recover penalties on behalf of themselves and others. PAGA claims are an enforcement action rather than a traditional lawsuit and are filed by individual employees on behalf of the Attorney General.
Harassment
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is a set of laws that protect employees from harassment at work. Harassment involves any behavior by coworkers or supervisors outside of their job description – such as racial slurs, sexual advances, or abusive remarks.
Under the FEHA, harassment can include sexual harassment or harassment based on age, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or disability. Employers also cannot threaten to have non-citizen employees or workers deported in retaliation for the individual speaking out about labor violations.
Harassment
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is a set of laws that protect employees from harassment at work. Harassment involves any behavior by coworkers or supervisors outside of their job description – such as racial slurs, sexual advances, or abusive remarks.
Under the FEHA, harassment can include sexual harassment or harassment based on age, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or disability. Employers also cannot threaten to have non-citizen employees or workers deported in retaliation for the individual speaking out about labor violations.
Discrimination
Discrimination is similar to harassment, but it involves behaviors done during normal job functions. For example, employers may discriminate against an applicant or employee during hiring, establishing work conditions, promotions, or firing.
It is illegal to discriminate against someone in California based on their race or ethnicity, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, or disability. It is also illegal to retaliate against an employee who speaks up about discrimination or harassment or files a complaint against their employer.
Discrimination
Discrimination is similar to harassment, but it involves behaviors done during normal job functions. For example, employers may discriminate against an applicant or employee during hiring, establishing work conditions, promotions, or firing.
It is illegal to discriminate against someone in California based on their race or ethnicity, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, or disability. It is also illegal to retaliate against an employee who speaks up about discrimination or harassment or files a complaint against their employer.
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination may occur when an employee is terminated for reasons that violate applicable employment laws. That could mean you are terminated due to your race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected statuses. It could also mean being terminated out of retaliation or if your employer breaches a contract.
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination may occur when an employee is terminated for reasons that violate applicable employment laws. That could mean you are terminated due to your race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected statuses. It could also mean being terminated out of retaliation or if your employer breaches a contract.
Learn About Your Options in Employment Law Matters
If you are facing an employment dispute or have questions about your legal rights under California labor laws, you may wish to learn more about your options. Employment-related issues can be complex, and speaking with an attorney may help you better understand potential next steps.
We understand that employment disputes can be frustrating and may affect different aspects of your life. Our attorneys work with clients to review their situation and provide guidance throughout the legal process.
Learn About Your Options in Employment Law Matters
If you are facing an employment dispute or have questions about your legal rights under California labor laws, you may wish to learn more about your options. Employment-related issues can be complex, and speaking with an attorney may help you better understand potential next steps.
We understand that employment disputes can be frustrating and may affect different aspects of your life. Our attorneys work with clients to review their situation and provide guidance throughout the legal process.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Outcomes may vary depending on the specific facts of each case and the applicable law.
Contact Our Firm
For a free and confidential consultation with our employment law attorney, you can call the Law Offices of J. Kirk Donnelly or fill out our form below.
- 2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
- (866) 760-1919
- kdonnelly@jkd-law.com
Disclaimer: Submission of this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Contact Our Firm
For a free and confidential consultation with our employment law attorney, call the Law Offices of J. Kirk Donnelly or fill out our form below.
- 2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
- (866) 760-1919
- kdonnelly@jkd-law.com