What qualifies as wrongful termination?

Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee in violation of a law or public policy — for example, because of the employee's race, sex, religion, disability, national origin, age (40+), or because the employee reported illegal activity (whistleblowing). Most U.S. employees are 'at-will,' meaning they can be fired for any reason or no reason, but not for an illegal reason. An employment attorney can evaluate whether the circumstances of your termination cross the legal line.

How long do I have to file an employment discrimination claim?

Federal deadlines are strict: you typically have 180 days (or 300 days in states with their own anti-discrimination agencies) to file a charge with the EEOC before you can sue under federal law. State-level claims often have different deadlines. Because these filing windows are short and vary by type of claim, it is important to speak with an employment attorney promptly after an incident.

Can I sue my employer for unpaid overtime?

Employees misclassified as exempt or independent contractors, or whose hours are incorrectly recorded, may be entitled to back pay, liquidated damages equal to the unpaid amount, and attorney's fees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. State wage laws may provide additional remedies. An employment attorney can review your pay records and job duties to assess whether a claim is viable.

Employment Law attorneys in the United States

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What does a Employment Law attorney do?

Employment law attorneys represent workers and employers in disputes arising from the workplace: wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and non-compete agreements. They navigate both federal law (Title VII, the ADA, the FLSA) and state-level protections, which can be more expansive than federal minimums.

When do you need a Employment Law attorney?

→You were fired and believe it was unlawful or retaliatory
→You experienced workplace harassment or discrimination based on a protected characteristic
→Your employer has not paid overtime, misclassified you as an independent contractor, or withheld wages
→You received a non-compete or severance agreement and want to understand your rights before signing

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Kristina Helen Shute

· San Francisco

Kristina Helen Shute is a licensed attorney (Bar #221439) in San Francisco, CA, admitted in 2002. Specializes in employment law.

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Meghan Feronie Loisel

· San Francisco

Meghan Feronie Loisel is a licensed attorney (Bar #291400) in San Francisco, CA, admitted in 2013. Specializes in employment law.

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Kristina Helen Shute

Meghan Feronie Loisel

David Wilson, Esq.

Thomas Hall Brehme IV

Dustin Patrick Cantwell

Jonathan Desmond Winkler

Hilary Lauren Weddell

Jennifer Jeanne Wiegley

Susan Faye L. Francisco-Yun

Manuel Luis Ramirez

Byron Thomas Smith

Paul D Ahn

Kevin Gerard Little

Shaye Nicole Schrick

Richard Dean Schramm

Katherine Haas Manning

Paul F. Wartelle

Christina Yvonne Cusimano

Katherine Lind Parker

Scott Damian Baly

Elizabeth Mary Peck

Michael Timothy Welch

Dennis N. Brady

Grace S. Jun

Karin Marie Murabito

Michael Edward Hingle

Joshua David Gruenberg

Anthony James Dunne

Arash S. Khosrowshahi

Michelle R Neal

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