Protect Yourself With an Employee Rights Attorney

Employment laws can be difficult to navigate. Employees facing workplace disputes often need guidance understanding their rights, available remedies, and the appropriate steps to take.

Simas & Associates attorneys have experience representing individuals before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts involving employment matters. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Common Employee Rights Matters

Employee rights disputes may involve a wide range of workplace issues, including:

Wrongful Termination Claims

Employees may have legal claims when they are terminated for unlawful reasons, including discrimination, retaliation, or violations of public policy.

• Termination based on protected characteristics
• Retaliation after reporting workplace concerns
• Termination after protected leave or complaints
• Violation of employment agreements

Discrimination & Harassment Claims

Employees are protected from unlawful discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable employment laws.

• Race and ethnicity discrimination
• Gender and pregnancy discrimination
• Age discrimination
• Disability discrimination
• Religious discrimination
• Sexual harassment

Retaliation & Whistleblower Protection

Employees may be protected from retaliation when they report unlawful conduct, participate in investigations, or exercise legally protected workplace rights.

• Protected workplace complaints
• Government agency reports
• Whistleblower matters
• Internal investigation participation

Licensed & Public Sector Employee Representation

Simas & Associates has extensive experience representing licensed employees and public sector employees in employment disputes, disciplinary matters, internal investigations, and administrative proceedings. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

• Professional employee disputes
• Disciplinary appeals
• Internal investigations
• Employment contract negotiations

Employment Litigation Experience

The firm handles employment matters involving administrative agencies, mediation, arbitration, and state and federal courts. Employment litigation experience includes discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, privacy issues, trade secret matters, and wrongful termination disputes. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}