Employment Unlawful Termination Lawyer Las Vegas
Representing Unlawful Termination Employees In Nevada
You might not know what your legal rights are if you have been the victim of an unlawful termination from your job or if you confront a hostile work environment. An experienced Las Vegas employment lawyer is your best bet for a successful outcome. Gabroy | Messer has the skills and experience to help you through this challenging time. We understand the stress and anxiety you may be feeling. The law of employment is complicated and includes many different laws, both federal and state. It is crucial to find the right Las Vegas employment lawyer to help you with your case. Employees are often confused about what rights they have after an unlawful termination. Often, the first step in a legal case is to dispel misplaced beliefs.
Gabroy | Messer regularly represents employees who face employment problems. We can assist you whether you live in Las Vegas, Henderson, Green Valley, Summerlin, North Las Vegas. Boulder City, Mesquite. Laughlin. Our attorneys have decades of experience in guiding employees and litigating cases in Nevada courts. Our paralegals and attorneys are familiar with federal and state court procedures regarding unlawful termination. We have a proven track record of success so you can be confident that you will be well represented.
You don’t have to suffer silently if you are seeking justice at work. Gabroy | Messer has the expertise to help. We represent unlawful termination clients in Clark County and Nevada. Call us today at (702)259-7777.
What Type Of Employment Unlawful Termination Claim Do You Have?
Understanding what type of claim you may have, if any, is the first step to understanding your rights. There are only two types of employment unlawful termination claims. Those based on a contract or federal/state employment laws. Contract claims are based on a written agreement between your employer and you that gives you certain rights. If an employer requires you to sign a contract before you start employment, and they violate the contract, you can sue the employer for breach of contract. Few employees have written employment contracts. Written contracts are generally only used in situations that involve executives or higher-ranking managerial employees or in a collective bargaining situation (Unions).
The second kind of employment claims, which are the most common, involve federal and state laws that have been violated. Employers are forbidden from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, religion, or skin color. This comes from Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is a landmark federal civil rights law. A separate federal law, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, prohibits age discrimination in those age 40 and above. The Fair Labor Standards Act is another federal law that prohibits wage and hour discrimination. Nevada Revised Statute 613.330, which adopts federal Title VII protections for employees, protects workers’ rights at the state level.
We deal with the following types of Nevada employment cases:
- Wrongful Termination
- Age Discrimination
- National Origin Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Racial Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Hostile Work Environment
- Workplace Retaliation
Keep in mind that not every termination of employment automatically gives rise to an employee claim. This is an important fact to remember. Gabroy | Messer has a team of highly-respected attorneys who will provide honest and candid advice. They will not waste your time trying to resolve a case that doesn’t have a positive outcome. Gabroy | Messer prides itself on informing and educating our clients to help them understand what is and isn’t possible. It is not a good idea to waste your time or money on a claim that may never succeed.
Nevada Is Both A “At-Will State” And A “Right-To-Work-State”
Many employees misunderstand the terms “at-will” and “right-to-work” and believe that termination is a violation of their rights to work. It’s important to know that “right-to-work” laws are labor laws that allow employees to strike, refuse union membership and pay union dues. Nevada is both an at-will and right-to-work state. The legal doctrine of at-will employment does not apply to the concept of right-to-work.
At-will is a different legal concept than the right to work. At-will is the ability for either the employee or the employer to terminate an employment relationship at any time without incurring liability. However, employers must not terminate an employee’s employment for “illegal” reasons. Unlawful reasons would include anything that is contrary to state or federal law or public policy.
It is crucial to have a competent and knowledgeable Las Vegas employment lawyer by your side. Gabroy | Messer can help you with your employment law issues by calling (702) 259-7777.
