Employment law is a very important field in relation to the workplace, as it exists as a means of protecting workers from unlawful acts or policies.
Labor and employment law must cover a wide range of topics and is therefore a very involved profession with its own branch within the legal field.
It is vital that an expert in the field have a background in both law and employment standards.
Employment litigation is a complex area and those within the field often act as:
- Attorneys
- Arbitrators
- Mediators
- Investigators
- Trainers
They have comprehensive knowledge in the following:
- Employment policies
- Investigations
- Conflict management
- Business and labor law
- Employee contracts
- Other employment issues
There are also a set of legal acts in place to regulate important workplace policies and provide employee protection including the following:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
- The Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The violation of these acts could be grounds for legal actions, in which case the services of an employment law expert would be a necessary means of determining what was violated and who was at fault.
Other grounds for lawsuits could be discrimination or harassment taking place within the workplace such as:
- Racial or sexual discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Age discrimination
- Other forms misconduct
There can also be legal issues with the following:
- Hours
- Wages
- Workers compensation
- Labor management
- Wrongful termination
- Other workplace-related situations
Employment law encompasses many polices and regulations. Therefore, it is important to utilize the skills of an employment law expert witness that matches your particular case.
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