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At Staggs Law, our team of experienced attorneys specializes in providing a wide range of legal services tailored to address the intricate issues surrounding labor and employment law
Discrimination
Harassment
Leave of Absence From Work (FMLA & CFRA)
Wrongful Termination
A situation where an employee’s employment is terminated by their employer in violation of the law or employment contract.
Unpaid Wages
Wage and hour laws and are committed to ensuring that both employers and employees are in compliance with these regulations.
Whistleblower
Designed to encourage individuals to come forward and report misconduct without fear of retaliation, harassment, or adverse employment actions.
Pregnancy and Medical Leave
Provide eligible employees with the right to take time off from work for pregnancy-related medical conditions, childbirth, and bonding with a new child.
Retaliation
Retaliation laws are intended to encourage individuals to report illegal, unethical, or discriminatory behavior without fear of reprisal.
Hostile Work Environment
A workplace environment in which an employee experiences harassment, discrimination, or other unwelcome and offensive conduct.
Practice Areas
At Staggs Law, we provide comprehensive legal services focused on the complexities of labor and employment law, offering strategic representation tailored to the unique challenges employees face in the workplace.
Discrimination
Harassment
Leave of Absence From Work (FMLA & CFRA)
Wrongful Termination
Unpaid Wages
Whistleblower
Pregnancy and Medical Leave
Retaliation
Hostile Work Environment
Reasonable Accommodation
Interactive Process
Meal and Rest Break
Discrimination
Harassment
Leave of Absence From Work (FMLA & CFRA)
Wrongful Termination
A whistleblower is an employee who reports illegal, unsafe, or unethical workplace practices, and California law protects them from retaliation. If you’ve faced retaliation for speaking out, know your rights and legal protections—click below to learn more.
Unpaid Wages
Unpaid wages occur when an employer fails to compensate employees for all hours worked, including overtime, minimum wage, bonuses, or final paychecks, violating California wage and hour laws. If your employer has withheld wages, know your rights and take action—click below to learn more.
Whistleblower
A whistleblower is an employee who reports illegal, unsafe, or unethical workplace practices, and California law protects them from retaliation. If you’ve faced retaliation for speaking out, know your rights and legal protections—click below to learn more.
Pregnancy and Medical Leave
Retaliation
Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for reporting workplace violations, discrimination, harassment, or unlawful practices, which is illegal under California employment law. If you’ve faced retaliation at work, know your rights and take action—click below to learn more.
Hostile Work Environment
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations are workplace adjustments that employers must provide to employees with disabilities, medical conditions, or religious needs under California and federal law. If your employer has denied you necessary accommodations, know your rights and take action—click below to learn more.
Interactive Process
The interactive process is a legal requirement under California and federal law that requires employers to engage in a good-faith discussion with employees to determine reasonable accommodations for disabilities or medical conditions. If your employer has failed to engage in this process, know your rights and take action—click below to learn more.
Meal and Rest Break
In California, non-exempt employees are legally entitled to a 30-minute meal break after five hours worked and a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked. Failure to provide these California meal and rest breaks can result in significant penalties for employers.