Founded as a seaside resort town early last century, Venice is a neighborhood with canals, a beach and a promenade, located in the Westside region of Los Angeles County. In 1926, it was annexed by Los Angeles and as of 2009, it had 40,885 residents. In the same year, the median yearly household income is $67,647. The neighborhood’s median age is 35, and the number of those with bachelor’s or master’s degree is considered high compared to the rest of the county. The majority of residents are renters. Google and Snap, Inc. lease property there. If you have a wage and hour, discrimination, or whistleblowing claim, give the seasoned Venice employment lawyers of Calderone Law Firm a call.
Attorneys for Employment DiscriminationDiscrimination, harassment, and retaliation can be difficult to go through. You may not know whether you have suffered any of these things at the hands of your employer, but if you suspect that you were treated differently because of one of your personal traits, rather than the quality of your work, you should give us a call. Discrimination occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against a worker due to a trait of the worker that is protected under federal, state or local law. The pertinent state law is the Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), which protects a broad range of traits, and more traits than federal laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. FEHA typically applies when a Venice employer has at least 5 employees. Sexual harassment is illegal regardless of the size of the employer.
Venice Representation for Wage and Hour LawsuitsUnder California law, if you are a nonexempt worker under the law, you should be paid minimum wage and overtime, among other protections that accrue to nonexempt employees. In many instances, the kinds of damages that arise in these cases are small. However, it may be appropriate to seek justice alongside your coworkers or other workers that have similar claims against your employer in a class action lawsuit. For example, if your employer insists you work off the clock for certain types of tasks, the amount of wage theft may seem minimal; but if there are fifty employees asked to perform off-the-clock work, the wage theft may be more sizeable. Class action lawsuits can be technically challenging, which is why it is crucial to give the seasoned lawyers of Calderone Law Firm a call, if you believe you have grounds to bring a class action lawsuit against your employer. The first step in a class action suit is to ask the court for class certification; to obtain this certification, we’ll need to establish the following about the class of workers: numerosity, commonality, typicality and adequacy. The class much be large enough that an ordinary lawsuit against your employer would be impracticable. The class members should share major common questions of fact and law in connection with wage and hour issues. The representatives of the class must have typical claims and be able to adequately protect class interests.
Venice Lawyers for WhistleblowersFederal and state laws prohibit retaliation against whistleblowers. You should not be punished by your employer for reporting legal violations, regulation violations, or acts that cut against public policy. Under California law, you are protected against whistleblower retaliation if you reported your employer to the police for criminal activity; if you reported your employer to the SEC for a suspected violation of the securities regulations; if you report labor board complaints to the Labor Commissioner; or if you are a public employee who sees and reports economically wasteful or incompetent acts to the California State Auditor.
Consult the Experienced Venice Attorneys of Calderone Law FirmOur firm’s principal Vincent Calderone and our trustworthy Venice employment lawyers represent clients in litigation against employers that involves discrimination, harassment, retaliation, labor law violations, and whistleblowing. We are dedicated to serving our clients’ interests. Complete our online form or call us at (424) 348-8290 for a free consultation.