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Do I Need an Employment Law Attorney?

What Northern California Consumers Need to Know About Working With an Employment Lawyer

Employment matters are very important to the lives of Northern California workers. Negotiating an employment contract, getting a job, keeping a job, or negotiating a retirement package can all be critical events that can have a lasting affect on you, your family, and your future.

When such events do occur, working with an experienced employment law attorney can have a big impact on the outcome. Some of the legal matters that employment lawyers help with include:

  • Wrongful termination
  • Employment discrimination
  • Sexual harassment
  • Employment contracts
  • Sex & gender discrimination
  • Wage & hour disputes
  • Race / religious / national origin discrimination
  • Unpaid overtime
  • Among others...

If you are finding yourself facing any of the above employment-related issues, or an issue not mentioned, a lawyer can help you sort through and understand your rights. To learn more about hiring an attorney, read our Guide to Hiring a Lawyer section.

To search for employment lawyers in Northern California, begin now by browsing our law firm directory, or click on your county link on this page to search for the firms closest to you. To learn more about employment law, go to our Learn About California Employment Law section.