Employment Law for Employees
The employment lawyers at Mazaheri Law Firm look a each individual’s case evaluate several factors when determining whether to take on an employee’s case. Depending on the type of case brought into our office we talk you through the process and give you or assessment based on the facts given at the time of the intake. The process for litigating an employment claim can be complex and require an attorney’s guidance. At times your case, can be simply resolved through initial contact with the employment in hopes that early settlement can be reached. An attorney can be most effective in settlement where they can realistically look at your claim and attempt to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Some possible options for an employee through settlement may be: re-employment, paid unpaid wages, a neutral reference for another job, or compensation.
In some cases settlement does not work for various reasons. In that case the case can proceed to a formal complaint. Initially, this should be done internally and then administratively through either the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. After a complaint is filed, an employer will have an opportunity to respond and in many cases employers can attempt to settle their case through mediation. If parties cannot resolve their case during the mediation, litigation may be recommended. This will require an attorney to file a case in either Federal or State court verified by the claimant.
Oklahoma Employee Rights and Claims can Include:
- Overtime/Wage & Hour Claims
- Age Discrimination- ADEA Claims
- American w/ Disabilities Act – ADA Claims
- Race/National Origin Discrimination
- Religious discrimination
- Military discrimination -USERRA
- Gender discrimination/Sexual Stereotyping
- Sexual Harassment
- Equal Pay Act – EPA
- Employment Contract Negotiations
- Whistleblower/Qui Tam Claims
- Wrongful Termination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- FMLA Claims
- ERISA/COBRA
Other Oklahoma related employment claims include:
- Older Worker Benefits Protection Act – OWBPA
- Anti-Discrimination
- Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
- Smoker’s Rights
- Retaliation for Worker’s Compensation Claims
- Payment of Wages
Absence
- Military Leave Absence
- Mandatory Leave for Work Related Injury
- Leave of Absence for Jury Duty
- Time Off to Vote
- FMLA
Safety & Health
- Retaliation for Safety Complaints
- Drug/Alcohol Testing
Benefits
- Unemployment Compensation
- Extension of Insurance Benefits
Contract Claims
- Non-compete and Non-solicitation Agreements
- Severance Agreements
- Contract Review
Tort Claims
- Retaliatory Discharge against Public Policy Tort
No matter what specific circumstances surround your labor or employment claim, an Employment Law Attorney at Mazaheri Law Firm can provide you with the legal expertise necessary to handle your claim. By entrusting an Oklahoma City lawyer to address your employment claim, you place yourself at a significant advantage above the employers who violated your rights. Employment law is an extremely complicated area of law practice, and you need to hire an attorney who is familiar with every aspect of employment laws, on both federal and state levels. Making a Labor claim in Oklahoma can be extremely stressful on a person with no legal knowledge, but by hiring a lawyer to help you navigate through the employment law process, you will reduce a large amount of stress and uncertainty.
If you or someone you care about has suffered wrongful termination, sexual harassment, or discrimination in the workplace in Oklahoma, you owe it to yourself to seek a lawyer that will work hard for you. Being involved in employment and labor claims in Oklahoma is tough, and you cannot afford to settle for attorney that will not give your case the attention it deserves.