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Wage and Hour Theft
No matter where you work, you rely on your paycheck to take care of your family’s needs. If you are
Sexual Harassment
If you have experienced any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important that you know that you
Wrongful Termination
If you have ever experienced being laid off or terminated, you know how stressful this situation is. But imagine if
Disability Discrimination
If you are disabled, state and federal law offers protections as you apply for and work a job in California.
Pregnancy Discrimination
If you are pregnant, you should be enjoying this new chapter of your life. You should not be stressed out
General Discrimination
Employment discrimination is against the law. There are state and federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating for any reason.
Attorney Tatiana Hernandez
Attorney Hernandez is Licensed to Represent Workers in California and Washington State.
Attorney Tatiana Hernandez is passionate about helping minorities and marginalized workers. She dedicates her practice to helping workers navigate the complex legal matters that employment law can present. She cares about the rights of workers and works hard to help them overcome their fears of the legal process.
Additionally, she is licensed in California and Washington state. In her spare time, Tatiana enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
We've Recovered Millions. We'll Recover What's Owed to You.
No matter where you work, you rely on your paycheck to take care of your family’s needs. If you are not appropriately paid for the hours you have worked, your family may endure financial hardship.
We help clients address wage and hour disputes. We can help you understand your legal rights and the options you
have to get the compensation you are legally entitled to.
If you are experiencing any of these wage and hour disputes, contact Hernandez Law. Let us help you protect your rights and make sure that you are fairly and legally compensated.
Settlements
Recovered $1,115,000 For Approximately 10,000
Recovered $668,000 For Approximately 3,799
Recovered $220,000 For Approximately 50
Covid-related Employment Cases
Working during the pandemic has been incredibly stressful, and your employer should not be making it worse. Tragically, millions of employees go to work in unsafe environments every day. At Hernandez Law, we can help you to prioritize your health and wellness.
No matter where you work, you rely on your paycheck to take care of your family’s needs. If you are not appropriately paid for the hours you have worked, your family may endure financial hardship.
Are you facing any of the following issues?
- Your employer will not let you work remotely even though your job duties can be completed offsite
- Your employer does not provide personal protective equipment, leaving the safety burden on you
- Your employer skips COVID screening or requires you to complete your screenings & questionnaires off the clock
If so, contact Hernandez Law today. You may have an employment case on your hands. We can help you to stand up for your rights and protect both yourself and your co-workers. Employers have a burden of responsibility to their employees, and we will not let them forget it.
Racism Discrimination Among Construction Workers
Have you faced racism or discrimination while working in construction? Sadly, discriminatory practices are not uncommon in the construction industry. If you have been mistreated, contact Hernandez Law. Discrimination in the workplace is never acceptable, and we can help you to stand up for what is right.
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By-law employee benefits
Thanks to federal and state laws, employees in California have a legal right to receive some benefits, in addition to
Social media and the hiring process
Social networks have become a tool to get to know more than one person in all aspects of our lives,
Adverse actions in the workplace
After you decided to sue or accuse your employer of illegal or unfair acts that it was committing against you
What to do if your employer is refusing to pay you?
Under the laws of the state of California, employers have the obligation not only to pay your salary, but also
You May Be Entitled to Business Expense Reimbursements
If you’ve spent your own money while working on company time, you may be entitled to expense reimbursement from your employer.
In California, an employer is required to reimburse mileage and cell phone use reimbursement. Other work-related expenses that may be reimbursed include internet service and computer, uniform purchases, work supplies and equipment, parking, hotel room expenses, and other travel expenses. If your employer has failed or refused to adequately reimburse any of these expenses, you should contact an employment law attorney right away.
From the Workers We've Helped
FAQs
While every case is different, being fired in retaliation for filing a complaint is illegal. Employers cannot legally terminate an employee because he or she reported unethical or illegal activity or violations of public policy.
Employers are required to pay employees for the full number of hours worked minus any applicable and legal rest or meal breaks where you were not clocked in. If your employer is clocking you out for hours you worked and paying you less than you are legally entitled to, you should contact an employment law attorney right away.
Employers are required to pay overtime pay to hourly employees who work 40 hours or more in a single week. Employees who are on salary are not entitled to overtime hours.
A hostile work environment is a workplace where teasing or banter becomes offensive, intimidating or threatening to employees within a protected class. For example, if all women are harassed or discriminated against while male employees are not – there is a hostile environment for women. If the workplace is hostile in general, such as an employer who is unkind to everyone, then it may not constitute a hostile work environment for legal purposes.
There is a fine line between an adverse employment action and discrimination. The best way to recognize discrimination is to realize exactly what that is. Discrimination is adverse employment actions based on an employee’s protected class, meaning race, gender, age, disability or religion. Even though someone degrading your favorite sports team is frustrating, it is not a protected class, and therefore is not legally discrimination.
Employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee who is disabled. The accommodation must be reasonable and must not put undue hardship on the employer. A reasonable accommodation is one that makes a change in the workplace or position that assists the employee in his or her duties. Examples include adding wheelchair ramps, permitting a service animal in the workplace, or installing a screen reader.