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Los Angeles Employment Law Attorney

Experienced Employment Law in Southern California

Rutten Law Group, PC, in Beverly Hills, California, offers experienced employment law counsel and representation to clients in the Los Angeles area and Southern California. We provide legal service for a variety of issues and disputes that our clients may have against their employers. Learn more about the following practice areas of employment law by clicking on the links below or by contacting us toll free at 888-708-8623.

Wage, Hour and Overtime Claims
When companies fail to pay their employees all wages that they are owed, or fail to pay those employees in a timely manner, they are liable for wage, hour and overtime claims. Companies may also misclassify employees as "exempt" to deprive workers of minimum wages or overtime pay.

We also represent clients in cases where meal and rest breaks are not adequately provided.

Wrongful Termination
Although most employment in California is at-will, employers still cannot fire or terminate employees for unlawful reasons. Unlawful reasons include discrimination, retaliation for sexual harassment or whistleblower claims, unionizing and others. Some employees may have oral, written or implied contracts for employment, and employers must honor these contracts.

Whistleblower/Qui Tam Claims
Employers cannot fire an employee for exposing or threatening to expose the company for illegal acts, such as environmental law or tax law violations. Our firm represents clients in whistleblower and qui tam claims in California.

Sexual Harassment
When advances, comments, quid pro quo advances or requests for sexual acts occur in the workplace, the harassed employee should file a sexual harassment claim against their employer. It is important to report incidences of harassment and to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. If you did not report the harassment, we understand that there are often valid reasons, such as fear, intimidation, and the need for continued employment.

We also represent clients in cases where hostile work environments have been created by employers.

Discrimination
Cases of discrimination happen often and for many different reasons. No act of discrimination is legal, however, and companies that practice or allow it are subject to litigation. This includes:

Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is a federal law that allows employees to take time off of work to care for a sick relative. Employees who are prevented from taking FMLA may have a claim against their employer.

Severance Agreements
Our employment law attorneys provide negotiation and litigation services with respect to severance agreements. While most employment is at-will, employment contracts — including oral, written or implied employment contracts — may entitle an employee to severance benefits, and breaches of those contracts may require litigation to resolve.

Contact Rutten Law Group, PC in Beverly Hills, California

Learn more about your employment law issue by contacting us at Rutten Law Group, PC. Get the personalized legal service that your case deserves. Call us toll free at 888-708-8623 to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. Se habla español.