Harvard Employment Law Attorney

Your employment significantly impacts various aspects of your life, including your financial stability, lifestyle, health, and future prospects. A supportive and healthy work environment is just as crucial as the income and benefits you receive. Whether you are an employee, manager, executive, or small-business owner, ensuring that your workplace supports both your professional growth and personal well-being is essential.

If you are facing employment-related issues, protecting your rights, securing your deserved wages and benefits, or considering legal action, the legal team at our Harvard employment law firm is here to help.

Adapting to Modern Employment Practices

In the past, resolving disputes between employers and employees often involved informal discussions or the simple decision to seek new opportunities elsewhere. Today, employment relationships are more complex, and laws protecting employees’ rights and welfare are more robust.

To effectively safeguard your interests, whether as an employer or an employee, it is essential to work with a Harvard employment law attorney who understands the complexities of employment law and can ensure that contracts and agreements are fair and balanced.

Protecting Employee Rights

No matter where you work, there is always a chance of encountering issues that challenge your rights as an employee. Whether you need to assert your rights under a contract or defend yourself against claims that could affect your employment, it’s vital to be aware of how employment laws have evolved over time.

Employment laws have evolved to reflect advancements in civil rights, workplace environments, and technology. Whether you work for the government, a non-profit organization, a corporation, a small business, or as a contractor, having a Harvard employment law attorney who can advocate for your interests is invaluable.

Legal Challenges for Employers and Employees

Employers and business owners strive to create a positive workplace environment as it directly impacts productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Maintaining a respectful relationship with employees is also crucial to avoid violations of authority, information, or property.

As an employee, you deserve a safe, fair, and healthy work environment free from discrimination and abuse. Our firm is dedicated to supporting both employers and employees in creating a fair workplace system that does not tolerate discrimination based on disability, sex, race, or sexual orientation.

We have extensive experience representing both employers and employees in a wide range of cases, including workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, misconduct, wage law violations, privacy breaches, and safety and health law violations.

Understanding the Rights of Federal Employees

Federal employees are often thought to have job security and protection from termination. However, federal employees can face challenges in filing complaints due to a complex administrative system. They are not immune to workplace harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, or retaliation for whistleblowing.

Navigating the complex system for pursuing a workplace complaint can be challenging. However, it is essential for transforming an abusive workplace system into a functional and healthy one. Our Harvard employment law firm is equipped to assist federal employees in addressing and resolving these issues.

Supporting Current and Former Members of the Armed Forces

Despite the institutional privileges extended to those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, they can still face unfair treatment and discrimination in the workplace. As the number of individuals serving in the military decreases each year, those returning to civilian life may find it challenging to secure employment and build new careers.

Our firm aims to assist current and former members of the Armed Forces in protecting their rights and guarding against discrimination and mistreatment in both federal and private organizations.

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) outlines the rights of uniformed service members and the responsibilities of their civilian employers. Key protections include:

• The right to be reemployed in the same or similar position after returning from military service.
• Protection against discrimination based on military history.
• Continuation of employer-based health care coverage for up to 24 months while serving in the military.
• Equal employment advancement opportunities as those without military history.
• Protection against penalties in terms of seniority or job position due to military service.
• The right to enforce these protections without facing discrimination or retaliation based on military history.

If you believe you are experiencing workplace discrimination or hostility due to your military background, it is important to have your legal rights protected. Our Harvard employment law firm is here to help.

Advocating for Employees

Our firm is dedicated to protecting the legal rights of employees from various institutions, including federal and local governments, private businesses, law enforcement, and non-governmental organizations. We focus on eliminating discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment in the workplace.

We provide legal assistance in areas such as:

• Adverse action and disciplinary matters
• Internal investigations
• Fitness for duty examinations
• Security clearance issues
• Harassment, including sexual harassment
• Whistleblower claims
• Retaliation and reprisal cases
• Discrimination based on race, sex, marital status, age, ethnicity, military history, national origin, or disability

Private Sector Employee Rights

We are committed to fighting for the rights of employees in the private sector who face mistreatment, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and hostile work environments. Our firm is well-versed in federal laws designed to protect these employees.

Supporting Employees with Physical and Mental Impairments

Our firm collaborates with medical professionals to assist employees with physical, emotional, psychological, or psychiatric impairments, especially if workplace conditions have contributed to or worsened these conditions. We help employees preserve their positions, secure necessary accommodations, and navigate reassignment or retirement options when needed.

Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The law protects employees from any form of sexual harassment, including inappropriate comments, stereotyping, or demands for sexual activity. We approach these cases with professionalism and sensitivity, ensuring that your privacy and well-being are respected throughout the process.

Supporting Employees with Substance Abuse Issues

We also offer legal assistance to employees dealing with substance abuse or alcoholism. Our approach is fair, compassionate, and professional.

Contact a Harvard Employment Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If you are facing unfair business practices, discrimination, mistreatment, or a hostile work environment, our legal team is ready to help. Whether you are an employee or an employer, we provide the guidance needed to address these issues effectively.

Call us today at 224-353-6498 for your free consultation with a Harvard employment law attorney!