Most employees fall under the umbrella of at-will employment, which means that their employer can terminate their working situation at any point in time and for any reason. However, this does not give any employer the right to violate state or federal employment and labor laws. Furthermore, those employees who have a working relationship that is outlined by a contract will find that their entire working relationship is managed by this contract. This means that if an employer violates the terms of that contract at any point, the employee may be eligible to bring legal action.
Your first attempt at resolving this legal issue may be informing your employer about your concerns and trying to resolve these issues directly with them. Some other people do not take this route at all because they are concerned about retaliation or other actions taken against them simply for bringing the issue up.
It can be a good idea, however, to raise concerns at a general level when you believe an employer is violating existing regulations. If you have already tried to resolve the issue with the employer and have been unable to do so, you may need to consult with a labor and employment lawyer about your rights.
Depending on the legal issue in question, there are many different potential remedies that may apply to an employee, such as being reinstated in their position, being awarded back pay, or other penalties that may apply against an employer. In some cases, multiple employees will come together to file a claim against an employer who is violating these rules at a broad level. In any of these situations, it is beneficial to have qualified labor and employment attorneys to assist you.
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Do not hesitate to contact us for help—we can give you a free, no-obligation case evaluation to get started. This way you can learn about your options and put your best foot forward with no strings attached. Call us today.