Kenneth J. Sargoy has successfully protected and advocated for employees in the workplace to ensure that employees are treated fairly treated in accordance with the law. Unfortunately, employees often don't have the ability to make sure their employers are following the law. When an employee attempts to compel the employer to follow the law, it is the employee who may become the victim of retaliation and termination. When these and other events occur, Kenneth J. Sargoy offers advice and litigation services for various types of employment claims, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Wrongful Termination
• Retaliatory Termination
• Whistleblower Claims
• Sexual Harassment and Hostile Environment Claims
• Enforcement of Employment Discrimination – Race, Gender, Sex, Pregnancy, Disability, Age, et al.
• Wage Claims – Overtime, Minimum Wage, Vacation, Meal and Rest Breaks, et al.
• Medical and Family Leave; Military Leave
• Unfair Competition Claims
• Union Grievance Proceedings
• Breach of Contract
• Privacy in the Workplace
• Misrepresentation of Employment Conditions
• Unruh Civil Rights Act and Ralph Act Claims

If you believe you are the victim of these or other wrongful acts by your employer, rest assurance that Kenneth J. Sargoy will vigorously protect your rights and obtain compensation for you when your rights have been violated. Whether your employer is a large corporation, a branch of government, or a small business, you are entitled to freedom from discrimination, harassment, and other types of unfair treatment in the workplace. BE ADVISED: There are strict deadlines in which to file claims and lawsuits. If you miss any deadlines, you risk losing your right to pursue your employment case forever. Consult Kenneth J. Sargoy, an employment law attorney with more than 25 years experience, for advice and guidance.

Kenneth J. Sargoy has advised employers how to avoid workplace lawsuits and implement workplace policies, practices, and strategies that ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws. It is Ken's strong belief that fair employment policies, enforced in a just and equitable manner, are key to preventing expensive and time consuming employee lawsuits. Although nothing can guarantee that an employee won’t sue, Kenneth J. Sargoy can help reduce the probability of an employment lawsuit by drafting clear and comprehensive employment policies tailored to the your particular business, by negotiating the settlement of an employment dispute, or when necessary, defending you in court. Kenneth J. Sargoy provides services to California employers, which include, but are not limited to, preparation or advice in the areas:

• Employment Agreements and Contracts
• Employee Handbooks and Employee Policies
• Computer and Telecommunication Policies
• Privacy Policies
• Wage and Overtime matters
• Non-Disclosure, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Competition Policies
• Advising Employers – independent contractor or employee?; salespersons issues – exempt or non-exempt (overtime or salaried)?
• Representation at Labor Commissioner and EDD Hearings
• Advice on how to prevent lawsuits
• Representation of Employers in federal and state court lawsuits
• Representation of Employers in appeals of federal and state court lawsuits

If the employer has already been sued, it is crucial to promptly retain counsel. There are strict time limits that must be followed once an employer is sued. It is the policy of Kenneth J. Sargoy to meet promptly with defendant employers, analyze the legal and factual aspects of the employee’s complaint, and explore all defenses to the employee’s claims. Kenneth J. Sargoy knows both sides of employment lawsuits, having successfully represented both employers and employees.

Kenneth J. Sargoy has been successfully litigating employment lawsuits and providing effective, result-oriented employment law advice for more than 25 years.