Employees have certain rights under federal and state laws. Employers, for instance, cannot discriminate on the basis of many factors including race, religion or national origin.
Employers can also be liable for subjecting employees to a hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Employers must follow certain laws pertaining to wages and payment, including payment for overtime.
Employment lawyers in Santa Barbara County, California typically represent employees who have been treated unfairly or wrongly by their employers and seek to be compensated.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Santa Barbara County Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service ("LRS") is a community based non-profit service sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Bar Association. Since 1964, the lawyer referral service has helped the public find a qualified attorney throughout Santa Barbara County in a variety of practice areas.