Employment Law

Protecting Your Livelihood. Advocating for Workplace Justice.

Your career is more than just a paycheck; it’s a vital part of your identity and future security. At JUSTICE<span class=”text-amber-600″>&</span>CO, we understand that workplace issues can be emotionally draining and legally intimidating. Our dedicated Employment Law team represents employees, not large corporations, providing powerful advocacy and strategic counsel to ensure your workplace rights are fully respected and enforced.

Our Employment Law Practice Areas

We represent employees across the full spectrum of workplace disputes, with a strong focus on high-stakes litigation and resolution.

• Workplace Discrimination: Every employee deserves to be judged on performance, not personal characteristics. We represent individuals facing discrimination based on:

  • Race and Color

  • Gender and Sex

  • Age (40+)

  • Disability

  • Religion

  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

  • Pregnancy and Caregiver Status

• Harassment & Hostile Work Environment: No one should have to endure an abusive workplace. We litigate sexual harassment cases and instances of pervasive bullying that create a hostile work environment, working to secure both safety and compensation for victims.

• Wrongful Termination: While many employment relationships are “at-will,” it is illegal to fire someone for unlawful or discriminatory reasons. If you believe your discharge was related to discrimination, retaliation, or a violation of an employment contract, we will aggressively investigate.

• Retaliation & Whistleblower Protection: Reporting illegal activity or asserting your rights should not cost you your job. We protect “whistleblowers” who report corporate fraud, safety violations, or other misconduct, as well as employees who are retaliated against for filing discrimination or wage complaints.

• Wage & Hour Violations: You have a right to be paid for all time worked. We handle individual and class action lawsuits involving unpaid overtime, Minimum Wage Act violations, misclassification as an “independent contractor,” meal and rest break denials, and unlawful wage deductions.

• Employment Contracts & Severance Agreements: Never sign a complex agreement without legal counsel. We review, draft, and negotiate non-compete clauses, non-solicitation agreements, executive contracts, and severance packages to maximize your compensation and protect your future career opportunities.

• FMLA & Disability Leave Disputes: Understanding your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and accommodation requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is critical. We advocate for employees who are denied leave, terminated while on leave, or refused reasonable accommodations for a disability.

Navigating Your Employment Case

Understanding the typical lifecycle of an employment claim can provide peace of mind:

1. Initial Case Evaluation: Confidential discussion of your specific situation and assessment of potential claims.

2. Strategic Investigation: Gathering crucial evidence, including personnel records, emails, witness statements, and corporate documents.

3. Filing a Charge (if required): Assistance with filing a formal discrimination charge with government agencies like the EEOC or state/local equivalents.

4. Demand & Negotiation: Where appropriate, attempting to resolve the dispute through strategic demand letters and mediation, potentially securing a settlement.

5. Litigation & Trial: Filing a lawsuit and powerfully presenting your case to a judge or jury to achieve full justice and maximum recovery.