Federal Employment Law in San Francisco
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At Brownstein Thomas, LLP, our experienced team of San Francisco employment law attorneys are prepared to represent you effectively and provide personalized client services. We aim to help our clients understand federal employee labor laws, employee rights, and discrimination laws on a state and nationwide level. Our attorneys provide counsel to both employees and employers and offer a full range of resources, advice, and information about the relevant laws.
There are many employment laws specific to California as well as federal laws that protect the rights of employees and employers. As an employee, you should always be aware of your rights concerning discrimination (including gender and age discrimination), insurance, wrongful termination, and wages. Employers need to be aware of their responsibilities and rights, the rights of their employees, and laws regarding hiring and termination.
Workplace Discrimination
Age and Gender Discrimination
Employers cannot make decisions regarding potential or current employees based on factors such as age or gender. These decisions can involve hiring and termination, pay raises, determining benefits, promotions, and work environment. San Francisco employees are protected from these types of discrimination by several federal laws.
Understanding San Francisco Employment Law
In the state of California, employment is "at will." This means that any employee can potentially be terminated at any time provided the reason for the termination is legal. However, an employer cannot terminate an employee based on age, sex, race, religion, disability, or if a woman becomes pregnant, as this constitutes discrimination.
Know About Federal Employee Rights
Federal laws protect employees and employers by protecting employee rights while specifying the responsibilities of the employer. It is the employer's responsibility by law, for example, to provide a safe working environment for all employees. Employees are also protected from discrimination and wrongful termination under federal laws.
Please call Brownstein Thomas at 877.214.9714 to discuss your employment law case and questions, or for assistance with legal employment documents such as agreements and policies. You may also fill out our web form for a prompt response.
