Employment Law Solutions for California Employers
At Anticouni & Associates, we have in-depth knowledge of employment law from the perspective of both employers and employees. For over 30 years, our lawyers have been representing employers and employees in a wide range of employment law cases throughout Central California.
Our attorneys are well-versed in all aspects of California and federal employment law. We provide legal guidance to help employers avoid employment law problems. When a problem does arise, we seek prompt, effective solutions at the negotiation table and in the courtroom.
If you are starting a business or if you need to address an employment challenge, contact us at our Santa Barbara or Ventura law offices to schedule your free initial consultation for contingency clients. Sound legal advice and prompt action reduces your risk for employment-related lawsuits.
Prevent and Addressing Claims of Discrimination and Harassment
Employers are responsible not only for their own actions, but also ultimately for the actions of their employees in their workplace. Once employers are alerted to possible discrimination or harassment in their places of business, they need to take prompt and definitive action to minimize liability and the risk of legal action being brought against them. We help employers draft employee handbooks, implement employment policies and provide training to lower-level and management-level employees. In addition, we defend employers facing discrimination and harassment lawsuits in court.
Understanding Employer Rights and Obligations Under CFRA and FMLA
Workers have a right under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to take time off from work for medical and family reasons while keeping their employment status secure. These acts, while granting certain freedoms to employees, are not without limitations. If you feel that an employee is abusing leave granted under CFRA or FMLA, it is important that you understand your rights as an employer. We can answer your questions and offer guidance in a free initial consultation.
Legal Advice and Defense in Wage and Hour Disputes
One of the more common problems leading to wage and hour lawsuits involves the misclassification of employees as exempt or as contractors instead of as nonexempt. Determining exempt and non-exempt status can be complicated, and there are many legal requirements to guide this determination. If you have questions about job classifications, overtime or travel time pay requirements, or other wage and hour matters, contact us at our offices in Santa Barbara or Ventura, California, to speak with a knowledgeable employment lawyer.
Avoiding Retaliatory Behavior and Defending Against Retaliation Lawsuits
It is illegal to fire, demote or otherwise punish an employee who brings a legitimate complaint to an employer (or to an outside governing agency) about discrimination, harassment or illegal activity. Importantly, though, not every employee complaint is legitimate, thus not every firing or demotion in response to a complaint is retaliatory.
While they must abide by federal and state laws preventing retaliatory action, employers have rights, too. At Anticouni & Associates we help employers understand what sorts of actions are protected under whistleblower statutes and also what actions are appropriate in the face of employee misconduct.
Contact Our Central California Employment Law Firm Today
Contact us online, call our office at 805-284-9728 (or toll-free at (800) 551-9018) to talk with an attorney. We offer all contingency clients a free initial consultation.
