Your San Diego Employment Lawyers
Whether you work in the healthcare, hospitality, transportation, defense, technology, financial, or service industry, you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect at work.
You’re entitled to labor and employment protections under federal and California law. If your employer has violated your labor rights, Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can help.
Before founding Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, our lawyers spent years representing large national and regional companies in employment law disputes. We now devote our practice to representing employees only in litigation throughout California.
Our employment and labor attorneys understand how businesses defend against claims for unpaid wages and overtime, discrimination, and wrongful termination. We use that knowledge, expertise, and insight to get great results for our clients.
We carefully select the cases we file for our clients. When we take on a case, we work on a purely contingency basis – there is no charge unless we successfully win or settle the case.
We understand the difficulties that a job loss, unfair treatment, or unpaid wages can cause you and your family. All you have to do is give our employment law office in San Diego a call to learn more. Your consultation is free – so please connect with us by phone at (844) 337-7276 or contact us online today. We look forward to helping you.
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When you hire our employment law firm, there’s no need to worry about the cost. We work on contingency – which means that you don’t pay unless we negotiate a settlement or win a verdict for you.
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Visit our main office in San Diego to meet with a member of our legal team at Ferraro Vega.
Visit our main office in San Diego to meet with a member of our legal team at Ferraro Vega.
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Why Should I Hire Ferraro Vega To Handle My Labor Dispute?
You shouldn’t have to take on your case on your own. Hiring a labor attorney to represent you is a smart choice. Here’s why you should reach out to our San Diego Employment Lawyers as soon as you decide to take action.
You Deserve to Know Your Employment Law Rights
There’s a good chance that your employer will have more resources than you at their disposal to litigate an employment dispute. Don’t let that be a barrier stand between you, justice, and the results you deserve. Our employment law firm specializes in California labor and employment law.
We are committed to not only fighting aggressively on your behalf, but also investing whatever time, manpower, and financial resources necessary to help you win. Our San Diego employment attorneys will level the playing field and give you the best opportunity to secure the justice and compensation you are entitled to by law.
You’re Not Sure What Damages You Can Win
Depending on the type of employment claim you decide to pursue, there are a variety of damages or remedies that might be available under the law. Your employer (and their attorneys or human resource department) certainly won’t help you identify everything you’re owed.
Our labor attorneys at Ferraro Vega will. Our attorneys litigate the same claims and are experienced and knowledgeable about the unpaid wages, civil penalties, statutory penalties, interest, and emotional distress or other damages you may be entitled to. We will carefully evaluate the circumstances of your employment dispute to help you maximize your financial award.
You Have a Limited Time to Act
California employment law imposes strict limitations on the length of time in which aggrieved workers can take action against their employers. Each employment law claim has what is called a statute of limitations, which is basically a deadline by which you must file your case. If you miss the deadline that applies to your case, you’ll lose the right to do so forever. It is important to approach your employment dispute with a sense of urgency.
You Deserve to Have an Ally On Your Side
It takes a lot of courage to stand up and take against your employer. It’s intimidating, and being fired or laid off often takes a personal and financial toll. You deserve to have a system of support in place – our law firm provides first class service to help with the legal implications and options available to you. When you choose our San Diego labor law attorneys, we’ll offer candid legal advice and fight for you at every turn. We’ll work around-the-clock to hold your employer accountable. If you don’t have a case, we will tell you up front on our initial case consultation and explain alternative options.
What Are My Rights as a Worker in California?
California is an at-will state for employment. Typically, an employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. However, they cannot fire you or take other disciplinary action against you as retaliation for engaging in a protected activity — such as reporting a company or supervisor for violating employment law, requesting accommodations for a disability, or making a complaint of workplace discrimination or harassment. Likewise, an employer cannot terminate you as discrimination due to a protected characteristic (race, religion, disability, age, etc.).
Employees have many other rights under state and federal law. Perhaps most importantly, you have the right to be paid fair wages for your work, including overtime, meal period premiums, rest break premiums, and reimbursements. You also have the right to a job free from harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. Likewise, you may request reasonable workplace accommodations related to a disability.
As a worker, you are entitled to take any vacation or PTO you have earned under company policy. And you have the right to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for certain medical and family reasons. If you are a non-exempt employee, you have the right to meal and break times, depending on the length of your shift.
What Does an Employment Lawyer Do?
An employment lawyer protects employees in their job. An employee will often consult a lawyer if they believe their employer has violated their rights under state or federal law. For example, they may have failed to pay you wages or overtime, discriminated against you due to a protected characteristic, or retaliated against you for reporting the misconduct. Your attorney will review your employment agreement, employer policies, and relevant employment laws to determine if you’ve been mistreated.
Additionally, an employment lawyer will calculate the damages you’ve suffered due to your employer’s legal violations. They will also advise you of the best way to pursue compensation for your losses. They may initiate a lawsuit against your employer, or they may file a claim with a state agency to protect your rights, such as the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Do I Need An Employment Lawyer?
You may need an employment lawyer if you suspect your employer has violated your rights as a California employee. You may have a wage and hour dispute if they failed to pay you fair wages, overtime, rest breaks, failed to pay your vacation time upon termination, or misclassified you as an exempt employee or independent contractor.
Alternatively, you may need a labor lawyer if you are the victim of discrimination or sexual harassment — from a supervisor or a co-worker. An employer must take reasonable steps to prevent and stop harassment and discrimination based on sex, gender, age, race, national origin, and other protected characteristics.
If you have experienced financial losses or emotional distress due to your employer’s misconduct. Our San Diego employment lawyer can help you obtain back pay, front pay, pain and suffering damages, and possibly punitive damages to make you whole again. Every case is different and we represent employees and workers throughout the Golden State in single plaintiff and class action litigation.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Employment Lawyer in San Diego?
We understand that many of our clients cannot hire a lawyer and pay the attorney’s hourly rate. This places employees, many of whom were just fired or laid off, in a disparate position compared to their employer, who has the resources, insurance, and skilled employment lawyers to defend the claim. However, every person deserves strong and capable legal representation regardless of their ability. That’s why many plaintiff’s employment lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, including us.
With a contingency fee arrangement, you don’t pay any attorney’s fees unless your labor law attorney recovers compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. If you don’t win, you don’t pay. This fee structure eliminates the risks and costs of seeking legal representation and promotes access to justice for all. There are never any upfront costs or surprises when you work with Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers.
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All Types of Employment Cases We Cover
If you’ve been mistreated in your job, our San Diego employment attorneys will help you fight to make things right.
Wage and Hour Disputes
Under California labor law, hourly workers are entitled to overtime payment if their workday exceeds 8 hours. If you’ve been deprived of overtime pay, our employment attorneys can help you file a claim, secure the justice to which you’re entitled.
Wrongful Termination
While it’s true that most employment contracts are “at will,” there are some reasons that simply can’t be used as the basis for an employee’s wrongful termination. You can’t be fired for reporting misconduct, nor can you be let go because you refuse to reciprocate your boss’s sexual advances. If you suspect that your termination was unlawful, our labor lawyers will help you gather the proof that will be needed to file a successful legal action against your employer.
Bonuses & Commissions
The terms of an employment contract are binding. If yours entitles you to bonuses and commissions when certain milestones are achieved, your boss is legally required to extend that money to you. If you’ve been deprived of bonuses and commissions that you’re rightfully due in the course of employment, it is important to take immediate steps. Filing a legal action can force their hand and get the money you’re owed in your hands.
Vacation & PTO
PTO and vacation days are wages that, if offered by an employer in California, can’t be revoked. Nor do they expire. If you leave your place of employment, the value of any accrued vacation must be paid to you. Our San Diego employment attorneys know these tactics all too well – and can help you put an end to an illegal withholding of compensation you deserve.
Meal & Rest Breaks
If you’re an hourly worker, California law says that you’re entitled to meal and rest breaks. If those aren’t provided, your paycheck must reflect an extra hour’s worth of work. Unfortunately, these violations are often front-and-center in employment matters. Our labor attorneys will help you fight to secure back pay you’re owed if your employer didn’t give you time to rest while you were on the clock.
Discrimination
Workplace discrimination is explicitly prohibited under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). It’s prohibited under Federal law, too. This means that you can’t be mistreated or deprived of opportunity because of a protected characteristic (e.g., gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, age, or military status). If you believe that you’ve been the victim of discrimination at work, our San Diego labor law attorneys will dig deep to gather proof and initiate legal action.
Sexual Harassment
Under California law, all workers are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. Sexual harassment – either quid pro quo or repeated advances that create a hostile work environment – makes that impossible. Victims of harassment in San Diego can pursue compensation for fallout – including damages for lost wages, medical expenses, and emotional distress and suffering.
Class Actions
When multiple employees are mistreated, a class action lawsuit can be a successful tool. Our law group represents employees in PAGA wage and hour class actions, as well as issues involving other egregious violations of California labor and employment law. If your employer has violated the law and you’ve suffered as a result, we might be able to help you fight for a just result.
Leaves & Accommodations
Some workers require certain accommodations to help them do their jobs. Others need time off to tend to a medical issue at home. Both California and Federal law (e.g., FEHA, FMLA, ADA) must ensure that workers have the opportunity to take leave and have access to necessary accommodations, without repercussion or consequence. If the company you work in fails to provide accommodations or refused to allow you to take leave, it is important to consult our labor law and litigation lawyers. We can help you fight for what you need and protect your job.
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Contact Our San Diego Employment Attorneys Near You Today For Help
If your employment rights have been at work, you deserve competent and experienced legal counsel to help you. Our San Diego employment lawyers are committed to helping you navigate the legal process with dignity and with your head held high. We work hard on behalf of our clients and consistently get excellent results in both our individual cases and the class actions we file for aggrieved employees.
We genuinely care about the workers we represent and are honored to be entrusted with the privilege of serving as their lawyers. The fact that our former clients recommend us to co-workers, friends, and family is a testament to that. We are also frequently called upon by other lawyers – including litigation adversaries – to represent or consult their friend, professional colleague, or family member who has experienced discrimination, harassment, or unpaid compensation with an employer.
If you’ve been the victim of discrimination, harassed by a co-worker, deprived of the money that you earned, or otherwise mistreated in the workplace, our employment and labor law attorneys at Ferraro Vega are here for you. We look forward to working with you.