Employment and Labor Law

Ramhofer Garcia Law primarily represents the interests of employees. From unpaid wages to wrongful discharge, the firm ensures that employees obtain the relief they deserve. The firm also devotes a portion of its practice to defending employers and advising them how best to avoid litigation or being the subject of a government investigation. Below are just a few examples of the types of employment and labor law disputes Ramhofer Garcia Law handles:

Discrimination

• - Wrongful discharge;
• - Change in working conditions or job responsibilities because of discrimination
• - Hostile work environment
• - Refusal to hire or promote
• - Conspiracy

Retaliation

• - Fired or change in working conditions or job responsibilities because you complained of discrimination or hostile work environment;
• - Fired or change in working conditions or job responsibilities because you cooperated in investigation of discrimination or hostile work environment
• - Fired or change in working conditions or job responsibilities because you filed a Workers’ Compensation claim
• - Fired or change in working conditions or job responsibilities because you requested time off pursuant to Family Medical Leave Act

Wage Disputes

• - Misclassification of employee as exempt from requirement to pay overtime
• - Failure to pay all overtime worked by employee
• - Failure to pay for off-the-clock work
• - Improper paycheck or hour deductions
• - Failure to pay tips or service charges
• - Failure to pay prevailing wages on construction projects or other similar projects