Although the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has exclusive jurisdiction over work related injures, there are many instances where an employee also has a third-party claim against the employer. Wage and hour claims are brought when employers cheat employees out of their wages (e.g., unpaid overtime, no rest breaks, withheld commissions). The Law Office of Scott A. Schwartz is happy to speak with you if you believe that you may have a wage and hour claim.

A whistleblower is a person who raises a concern about alleged wrongdoing occurring in an organization. An employee who is fired for reporting or making known his or her intention to report alleged wrongdoing may be entitled to a claim against the employer. You are invited to contact the Law Office of Scott A. Schwartz if you think you have a whistleblower civil employement law claim.

However, you need not always be fired to have an employment law claim. Thus, you may have a claim if your employer retaliates against you for complaining about discrimination, illegal or fraudulent activities (whistleblowing) or issues involving health or safety of employees. Please contact the Law Office of Scott A. Schwartz to discuss whether you believe you have an employment law claim.