As law practitioners at Mijares Law, we understand that, at times, employees walk into a job without a contract. Whether you call it need for a job or over goodwill, there are chances you are walking into a job without legal knowledge. We have seen many employees fall into a pit when they have to compromise later.
Are you facing discrimination over leaves? Were you fired due to medical leave? Even the best employees deserve leave when required. If your employer is denying leaves, even after stating in the employee contract, it's a violation of FMLA; you need FMLA lawyer.
Under federal law, employment protection and labor laws give rights to employees. If any employer retaliates against an action committed by an employee that is protected by law, employees can fight against retaliation. Unfortunately, there are times when employers will “get back” at you. If that's the case, you can consult Mijares Law.
If you are facing bullying or harassment at the workplace, it can become a hostile work environment. You may not feel welcomed at your workspace, which leads to low productivity and mental health issues. However, you don't have to face this unnecessary bullying. You can consult a hostile workplace lawyer for help. U.S. law protects you from offensive workplace comments and behavior. Every employee has the right to work safely.
We represent whistleblowers and organizations in the Qui Tam/False Claims Act. From detailed investigation, and evidence collection to complete legal representation, we will assist in legal battles.
Are you facing issues understanding your severance package? Do you have questions about your severance packages? Contact Mijares Law Office to understand severance packages, terms & conditions, and negotiation. An Employment or Severance Attorney can negotiate benefits and comply with all legal terms in the agreement for you.
All employees deserve a safe and protected workspace, irrespective of their background. If you are facing any harassment or hostile work environment from seniors, bosses, or co-workers, you are supported by federal law. So, you can consult a hostile work environment lawyer or workplace harassment lawyer to assist you. You can consider taking a free evaluation of your situation, and a lawyer can guide you.
Even today, many workers work overtime without getting paid; Unfortunately, many employers don't comply with rules. If you have not been paid wages rightfully, an unpaid wage lawyer from Mijares Law Office can help you. Call Us Now! We will represent you on your behalf.
If you believe you have been terminated from the job by wrongful methods, you have the right to fight back and demand compensation. You can claim wrongful termination against your employer for unlawful reasons with an employment lawyer. We provide legal consultation and represent employees against wrongful termination.
Workplace Discrimination is unlawful and should be retaliated. If you are working under an employer, you are protected under workplace discrimination laws. As an employee, you have the right to protect yourself and fight against discrimination. If you are facing any discrimination, do not hesitate to contact us to represent you for your legal rights. Any employee taking action against an employee as biased towards discrimination is subject to a lawsuit. As an employee, it's your right to work in a safe, secure, equal workspace.
Kristin Mijares Law has been assisting organizations in establishing a wide range of effective policies, procedures, and handbooks. These are useful for all kinds of organizations as they clearly outline the course of action for day-to-day operations. These elements ensure compliance with laws and regulations, guide decision-making, and streamline internal processes.
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Regulatory compliance is essential for protecting your customers, employees, and assets. It guarantees that your organization complies with laws, regulations, or standards applicable to your business. Non-compliance exposes the firm to prohibitive penalties and fines and risks the organization’s reputation from legal violations. It also helps to establish credibility with customers and investors since it demonstrates that your organization is running its business ethically.
Issues can arise at any stage of the employment life cycle— from hiring to termination. Such problems can be further compounded by poor policy, faulty paperwork, and management incoherence. At Mijares Law, we give legal advice so you can go through these complexities hassle-free. Get in touch with an experienced legal advisor today to find out more about how such guidance can add value to your organization’s staffing, performance review, and termination procedures.
Under the prevailing socio-economic circumstances, DEI has to be a standard norm for organizational values. DEI refers to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These relate to measures and programs aimed at providing day-to-day assistance to deserving employees to realize their potential. The policy addresses issues related to race, gender, and sexual orientation to ensure that employees from such minority backgrounds prosper at work.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) enforce and prosecute cases under federal anti-discrimination laws that protect against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, including sex stereotypes, pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
In cases where employees are unable to carry out their tasks due to medical issues, sickness, or disability, employers are expected to allow workers to take authorized time off. These disability-related leaves give workers time to attend to their medical issues without losing their jobs, and some may be paid a salary or receive compensation benefits during the leave.
The acts of unfair competition include fraudulent and deceptive activity as well as unauthorized use of trade secrets and other forms of intellectual property. Trade secrets can entail any confidential information, be it methods of production, designs, or a list of clients, which offers an edge over competitors.
Whistleblowing claims are becoming more diverse and extensive in the industry, ranging from health and safety in the workplace to reports of fraud by publicly traded companies. The federal and state laws offer protection to whistleblowers, and employers are at more risk, especially if they are contractors for the federal government. Slanderous accusations that involve top managers are always extremely harmful in terms of brand and, perhaps, monetary value.
