List of Reasons to Sue Your Employer

In California, you can sue your employer for violating your rights as an employee. Common reasons to sue your employer include wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and wage and hour violation.

By Brad Nakase, Attorney

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Individuals can sue companies in California for many different reasons, including discrimination and harassment.

The grounds to sue your employers includes lawsuits involving the following:

  • The company violates a contract with suppliers or customers.
  • The business violates the public’s trust by misleading them about finances.
  • The company violates an individual’s intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of another company.
  • Employers discriminate against employees or allow discrimination to occur.
  • Employers sexually harass employees or tolerate this behavior.
  • Employees claim violations of wage and hour laws.
  • Employees claim wrongful termination.
  • Clients or others claim that they were injured on company property due to the company’s negligence.
  • Customers assert that the company’s services fall under the malpractice category or below a certain professional standard.
  • Customers assert that the company’s products were defective, resulting in harm.
  • Customers state that the business’ services subjected them to malpractice or negligence, causing them harm.
  • Customers assert that the business’ employees were neglectful while performing work duties, causing physical or emotional harm.

Contact employment attorney Brad Nakase today for a free consultation on suing your employer for violating your rights. Once we find out the case details, we will discuss the correct strategy.

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