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As the employment relation between employers and employees develops, each of the parties has duties related to the relationship. Employees have rights based upon several theories under the law. An employer may not single out and treat an employee differently based upon a protected characteristic; such as race, religion, color, national origin, disability and several other legally protected characteristics.
Further, an employer may not retaliate against an employee for an issue related to public policy, such as service on jury duty. Lastly, an employer may not retaliate against an employee’s privacy, to use reasonable diligence in their hiring and retention practices and to honor their own policies and procedures.
If you have been singled out and treated differently, held to different standards, and subjected to a hostile and offensive environment because of a protected characteristic, or retaliated against, you have the rights and the Law Office of Bowman & Associates, APC is here for your advocacy.
Discrimination Attorneys
The Law Office of Bowman & Associates helps clients who have been discriminated against on the basis of their race, age, religion, national origin, gender, or pregnancy status. Generally, it is illegal to treat a worker different or not offer them work based on these protected categories.
Wrongful Termination
If you have been injured while working for your employer, Bowman & Associates will fight for you to obtain the full range of workers’ compensation benefits owed to you. Workplace injuries can include on-the-job injuries due to a specific event like a slip and fall as well as injuries that occur over time due to repetitive physical activities, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and back and leg problems. Workplace injuries can also include work-related illnesses such as hypertension, heart disease, breathing problems, or conditions related to exposure to toxic chemicals or fumes… 
Wages, Hours & Overtime
Federal wage, hour, and overtime laws are regulated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition, most states have similar wage and hour laws governing overtime. Non-exempt employees should be paid at least 1 1/2 times their hour salary for overtime hours worked. Overtime hours can include working more than 40 hours in one week or more than 8 hours in one day. Unfortunately, in some instances, company greed or ignorance prevent you from receiving your entitled overtime pay. The following are guidelines to help you determine if you are not being fully…
Unemployment Compensation
California’s Unemployment Compensation law provides benefits for most employees who are terminated from their employment. Unemployment Compensation benefits can be denied only in limited circumstances such as when the employee is terminated for actual ‘misconduct’ as narrowly defined by the statute or where the employee voluntarily quits work without good cause attributable to the employer. Employees who file for Unemployment Compensation benefits and are denied their claims can appeal the decision. Often employers contest Unemployment Compensation benefits…
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of gender based discrimination, actions taken against a person based upon their gender. California employers of one or more employees are required to take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent harassment from occurring in the workplace. Sexual harassment typically falls into two categories, “quid pro quo” which makes a condition of job continuance, benefits, promotions, etc. on receipt of sexual favors; and “hostile environment” where the unwelcome sexual comments, touching, and or visual displays of a supervisor or coworker create…
Employee Retaliation
Retaliation is an act by an employer, either economically tangible or more subtle, in an attempt to have an adverse affect on an employee who has objected to sexual harassment, discrimination, or other illegal activity. Retaliation may also occur where a woman has taken leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
One type of retaliation is where the victim can show a tangible adverse employment action including termination, a pay-cut, or another demonstrable act that caused economic injury…
