Employment Litigation

Federal and state laws provide employees with numerous rights in the workplace.  Employers often violate these laws, causing employees to suffer damage to their careers, lost wages, and emotional distress.

The Law Office of G. Martin Velez focuses on pursuing legal remedies on behalf of employees harmed by the unlawful conduct of employers, supervisors, and co-workers.  The following are among the types of employment matters Mr. Velez handles:

• Wrongful termination
• Retaliation
• Whistle-blowing
• Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination
• Harassment and discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and age
• Failure to provide reasonable accommodation
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
• Wage and hour