California Employment and Labor Law

Employment law deals with all matters involving the rights and obligation in the employer-employee relationship – between employers and current employees, job applicants, or former employees. It also involves legal issues such as discrimination, wrongful termination, wages and benefits and workplace safety as governed by applicable federal and state laws.

On the other hand, Labor law determines the rights and obligations which arise out of an employment contract, which commences when an offer for employment is made by an employer to an employee. Labor law regulates the entire relationship between employer and employee - the initial hiring process, job duties, wages, promotions, benefits, employment reviews and termination of the employment relationship. It also includes litigation on the basis of unfair labor practices and discrimination.

Employers are obliged to obey federal and state employment and labor laws and these obligations do not only pertain to hired employees but to job applicants as well; while employees can exercise their right to privacy, right to be free from discrimination and harassment, right to a safe workplace, right to be free from retaliation and right to fair wages.

If you are an employer who is confronted with a potential legal dispute with your employee or if you are an employee who needs assistance with any employment and labor law issue, it would be more advantageous to you to consult with an employment attorney.

Our expert employment attorneys at Employment Attorney Services will help you decide on your legal options and protect your rights.