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 Ventura 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.
Ventura County Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service is a community based non-profit service sponsored by the Bar Association of Ventura County. The lawyer referral service has more than 120 participating attorneys. It helps thousands of individuals and businesses each year find a qualified attorney throughout Ventura County, including Oxnard and Thousand Oaks, CA.