California DFEH Lawyer
Filing Your Employment Law Claim
Once you have consulted with an attorney to make sure that you have a valid employment law claim, the attorneys at Bohn & Bohn, LLP can assist and advise you on the next crucial step: filing the claim. Working closely with an attorney at this stage is no less critical because failure to be thorough during the filing can hamstring a case or leave significant awards out of reach.
Cases may only be won at the finish line, but they can be lost at the starting line.
We have seen the damage individuals can do not just to their case but to their civil rights by failing to work with an attorney at the earliest stages. As the first step in employment litigation, you may have to file a claim with an administrative agency such as the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHC) or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The complaint you file is the foundation on which you and your attorney will build a case.
The Need for a Clean Start
Filing your claim sets the foundation for your case. Failure to name the proper defendants or fully outline the violations can significantly limit or even outright bar a legitimate case. Improper or incorrect filing of an employment law claim can have numerous repercussions such as:
- Seriously diminishing damages and awards
- Excluding potential defendants
- Making pursuit of the claim more complicated
- Dismissal or forfeiture of your claims
Imagine litigating only a claim of gender discrimination in a case that should actually also include a claim of wrongful termination, or arguing only a sexual harassment claim when you might also have a claim for retaliation that is left unexplored or unpresented. These are the kinds of situations that can arise if you do not discuss your case early with an experienced employment law attorney who can properly prepare your court complaint.
From day one, if you think you have an employment law complaint against an employer, you are best served by consulting with a lawyer to understand your full rights and opportunities under the law.
We Can Help
Our attorneys put extensive trial experience and a full understanding of employment law to work for you — educating you about your rights, advising you on how to proceed and representing your interests in court.
With our free initial consultation, you can speak with an attorney about your claim at no cost or obligation. Contact us online or by phone at 408.217.0360 or 800.573.4222 to schedule an appointment.
