Employee Rights Attorneys
Nationally Recognized in Employment Law
In the United States, workers across all industries are protected by various federal and state laws. As an employee, it is important that you know your rights, as well as what to do when an employer violates those rights. You could be entitled to take legal action against your employer or former employer and seek financial restitution for the losses you have suffered.
If you believe that your employer has violated your rights, contact Nichols Kaster, PLLP as soon as possible.
Our employment law attorneys are nationally recognized and widely regarded as authorities in the areas of wage and hour law, unpaid overtime, workplace discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related legal matters. We are dedicated advocates for our clients and are prepared to fight aggressively for the justice you deserve.
We proudly serve clients nationwide. Reach out to our team today at (877) 344-4628 to request a confidential case review.
Our team of passionate, talented professionals work every day on advancing and protecting people's rights in individual cases and class actions. No entity is too big to play fair, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to our firm to discuss the details of your situation.
Understanding Your Rights as an Employee
All workers—including full-time, part-time, and temporary workers, as well as employees, independent contractors, executives, laborers, and others—have certain rights. Many of these rights are federally protected, while others are governed by state or local statutes. It is important that you fully understand your rights as an employee, as this allows you to know when an employer has violated those rights or otherwise tried to unlawfully take advantage of you.
Some of your basic rights as an employee in the U.S. include:
- The right to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment
- The right to fair pay for hours worked
- The right to overtime pay (for non-exempt employees)
- The right to reasonable workplace accommodations
- The right to report workplace discrimination and harassment without retaliation
- The right to take protected leave, such as leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (if applicable)
- The right to report unlawful practices by filing a whistleblower (qui tam) claim without retaliation
If an employer violates an employee’s rights, the employee can bring legal action against the employer. By suing an employer or former employer, you can seek compensation for certain damages you have experienced as a result of the employer’s wrongful conduct. Depending on the specifics of your case, these damages can include unpaid wages, lost income, back-pay, reinstatement, emotional distress, reputational damage, and more.
Types of Employment Law Cases We Handle
At Nichols Kaster, PLLP, we assist clients throughout the U.S. with all types of employment law cases.
Our team regularly represents workers in claims involving:
- Workplace Discrimination
- Hostile Work Environment
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Breach of Contract
- Severance Agreements
- Whistleblower/Qui Tam Claims
- Retaliation
- Improper Background Checks
- Defamation
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Harassment, including Sexual Harassment
- Railroad Workers’ Rights
Our employee rights attorneys are well-versed in federal, state, and local employment laws and have an in-depth understanding of various roles across numerous industries. We have the resources and skills to go up against large, powerful corporations and other employers who seek to disadvantage hardworking people. We are passionate advocates for the rights of workers and are ready to fight for the full and fair compensation you are owed.
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Practice Areas
We fight for the rights of both employees and consumers nationwide. We represent people from across the country in employee rights, wage and hour issues, financial services, and civil rights & social justice claims. We also help relators expose false claims submitted to the government.
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Cases
We are experienced in handling individual and multi-plaintiff cases and have the resources to take on companies, organizations, and government agencies of all sizes. We are currently handling many cases to advance employee, consumer, and civil rights.
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Our People
We are proud of the work we do. With a team of experienced, passionate, and talented professionals, we relentlessly work every day on advancing and protecting the rights of the people in the workplace, the marketplace, and our government institutions.