How a Workers’ Rights Lawyer Fights for You

Workers Rights Lawyer

As an employee, you are entitled to certain rights. So what happens if your employer violates those rights? A workers’ rights lawyer is able to help you build a case and fight for your rights. The Law Office of Perry Pinon is dedicated to protecting your rights.

Know Your Rights

As an employee, you are entitled to certain rights that employers can’t take away from you or violate. These rights include:

  • Right to medical leave-Depending on the issue, you should be able to take medical leave. This can include major surgery and childbirth.
  • Right to retaliate (whistleblower rights)-If an employer violates laws and policies or tries to get you to do something illegal, they cannot fire you for reporting.
  • Right to a safe workplace-Your workplace should be safe from harm, including violence, toxicity, and hazards. While some jobs do come with their own occupational risks, you should be fully disclosed of these beforehand and trained to avoid them.
  • Right to fair wages-You should be paid fairly for your job.
  • Right to not be discriminated against– Your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your race, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, appearance, and so on.

On top of that, there are numerous of acts that protect you in the workplace, including:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Title VII
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act

In addition, it’s important to note that you have rights even as just a job applicant, such as an employer needing written permission before performing a background check. These rights should be guaranteed to you at your job, but unfortunately, they aren’t always. Some employers, unknowingly or not, violate them, putting you and other employees in tough positions. Should an employer violate them, a lawyer will be able to help you gain the rights you deserve and hold bad employers accountable.

Call the Law Office of Perry Pinon Today!

Our lawyer is ready and willing to assist you. From wrongful termination and workers’ compensation to discrimination and more, our expertise can help you build a case and see results. Call us today to schedule a consultation!