Conquer Employment Law Violations

As a worker in San Fernando Valley, you should be aware of your employee rights and obligations. Otherwise, you may not know that your employer has been violating or has violated your rights in some way. There is a certain area of law that protects employees from unlawful employment practices.

Labor and employment as crucial and significant foundations of every society is given prime importance and protection by the government. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) implements several federal laws in order to preserve the rights of workers and build a strong, dynamic relationship between employers and employees.

They aim to protect unprejudiced working environments so that workers won’t have to worry about illicit and unjust practices. They attempt to provide fair opportunities to deserving workers who, although belonging to a certain classification, still have the capacity to contribute to society and endeavors to be independent.

Some of the U.S. Laws on Employment

Under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, religion, or national origin.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) provides security for men and women who carry out considerable equal amount of work in the similar establishment from sex-based wage discrimination.

The law, that protects elderly workers, specifically those 40 years of age and older is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).

Additionally, it is the Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) ( that forbids employment discrimination against disabled qualified individuals who work in the private sector, and in local and state governments. What prohibits discrimination against qualified workers with disabilities in the federal government are the Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

It is the Civil Rights Act of 1991 that offer financial damages in cases of deliberate employment discrimination.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) order minimum wage and overtime pay standards; and recordkeeping and child labor standards for most private and public employment sectors, including work accomplished within the home. It is the Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration (ESA) which oversees this act.

Your Rights As An Employee

• Right from discrimination because of your sexual orientation, national origin, race, gender, skin color, pregnancy, religious beliefs, age or disability


• The right to leave for reasons of illness, pregnancy, etc.


• Right to fair pay: right against denial of at least the minimum wage or denial of unpaid wages


• The right to a safe workplace


• Right to a work environment free of harassment


• The right to privacy especially with personal matters

In asserting your legal rights, it is important that you discuss it with your employer. Settle out your differences and clarify what it was you found improper then seek resolution. It will benefit you greatly if you know your legal rights so that you can present your problems easily and confidently to your employer.

After talking with your employer, you should be able to come to an agreement, resolution or settlement. If your employer did not take your complaints seriously and took no steps regarding your problem, then it is highly advised that you take your issues to court. File a lawsuit with the help from an employment lawyer who can represent your case effectively.

As a worker, defending your rights should not be disregarded. Taking legal action immediately will help you obtain justice and compensation for the damages you have suffered.

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