Washington, DC Employment Law Attorneys

Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C.

1050 17th St., NW Ste. 400 Washington, District of Columbia 20036 USA

 (202) 536-3315
 (202) 463-6067

www.dcemploymentattorney.com
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At the Law Firm of Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C., we are recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s prime employment law firms; we are dedicated to protecting the civil rights of individuals throughout, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. We have over 20 years of experience demonstarting our knowledge of employees facing leagal hardships such as discrimination, contract disputes, or civil rights violations.

Whether our clients have been a victim of discrimination, or are seeking to assert their contract rights, we will effectively present their cases, with or without a court hearing. Our attorneys keep in mind, the importance of sufficient legal solutions, as personalize our tactics to the needs of our clients. Some clients are interested in protecting their employment status, others are interested in financial recovery. We take the time to understand the prosperous goals of our clients, and present a legal solution that works to achieve the best possible outcome.

Most employment law cases have many stages leading up to litigation, with importand decisions needing to be made every step of the way. Our attorneys will explore all of the options and alternatives to protect the interests, and preserve the legal rights and claims, of our clients. Whether there is an employee who faces sexual harassment or discrimination, or seeking to protect a federal job status, our attorneys can provide the legal advice, strategy, and advocacy necessary to succeed in employment law cases.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Race Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Family/Medical Leave Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Cases, Employment Contract Disputes, Noncompete and Nondisclosure Disputes, Severance Agreement, Federal Qui Tam Claims

Practice Areas Description

- Employment Law

Our firm represents employees in the public and private sector in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia who have suffered from any employment law violation, including employment discrimination, harassment, unfair compensation or wrongful termination. We also represent executives involved in contract disputes and counsel employees on how to legally comply with contracts to protect their rights prior to terminating employment.

- Federal Government Workers

Federal government employees have far more rights than workers in the private sector. Prior to taking any disciplinary action, federal employers must follow very strict protocols, statutes and regulations to protect the rights of employees. As a federal government employee, you have significant rights. From your initial consultation through the resolution of your case, we will aggressively assert your rights. In the event that you do not have a case, we will provide an honest and reliable assessment and explain all of your options and alternatives.

- Federal Qui Tam Claims

As a citizen of the United States, you are provided the opportunity to bring a claim against a government agency or private company who you know, or believe, is defrauding the federal government. If you choose to bring such a claim, you will be provided qui tam protection under the Federal Civil False Claims Act (FCFCA). You will receive federal qui tam protection for any claim involving defrauding the government, including over-pricing and fraudulent billing practices. You can bring such a claim against your federal employer or any government contractor.

- Employment Discrimination

While the target of employment discrimination knows when it is occurring, it takes a skilled litigator to find and present objective proof that it has occurred. Employees can be treated unfairly based on a number of characteristics. Employers can discriminate on age, disability, race, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, gender, or family/medical leave. Creating a "glass ceiling" to stall out promotions at a middle level is also a form of discrimination. With over 20 years in employee rights advocacy, Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C. is a firm with the resources and experience to get results that meet your goals.

- Wrongful Termination

In most instances, employers are able to fire employees with or without cause. However, there are some circumstances under which firing an employee constitutes wrongful termination, giving the employee the right to sue the employer for damages and lost wages. A wrongful termination case may arise where: an employee is terminated because of unlawful discrimination for gender, race, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or a disability; an employee is terminated in retaliation for taking certain action such as reporting sexual harassment or other wrongdoing; and an employee is demoted or is treated in a way that creates a hostile work environment that forces the employee to quit. Any of these actions allow employees to bring wrongful discharge or wrongful termination legal actions against an employer.

- Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms, ranging from sexually explicit language to requests for sexual favors by a boss or employer. Too often, sexual harassment in the workplace goes unrecognized or ignored because the victim fears negative treatment or retaliation. If you have been victimized by sexual harassment in the workplace, you have rights. You have the right to feel safe in your work environment. Often sexual harassment can lead to a hostile work environment if sexual requests are denied or challenged. Our attorneys are experienced in asserting the rights of sexual harassment victims in and out of court.

- Retaliation

Retaliation covers a broad range of actions taken by employers against employees who report wrongdoing, including sexual harassment, illegal activity, improper safety procedures or equipment, discrimination, or a hostile work environment. All retaliatory action is prohibited. We can assist you if you have suffered any of the following adverse actions: wrongful termination, demotion, refusal to hire, employee harassment / hostile work environment and breach of employment contract. If you are a victim of retaliatory discharge, our attorneys will aggressively assert your rights against an employer. The law prohibits employers from taking retaliatory action against employees.

- Employment Contract Disputes

Employment contract disputes can arise in the course of employment or after employment is terminated. Often, employment contracts are drafted by the employer and are intended to protect employer’s rights. Disputes regarding wages and hours, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, severance packages, or other contractual obligations between the employer and the employee are far from uncommon. If you have entered into an employment contract and now face a dispute, our attorneys will assert your rights in or out of court. We will take the time to understand your unique needs. Whether you are interested in protecting your job, challenging an obligation, or asserting your rights against an employer who has breached the terms of the contract, we will work to resolve the dispute and protect your interests.

- Wage and Hour Disputes

Wage and hour disputes can involve overtime payments, contract disputes, or the misclassification of employees. If you believe that you were underpaid or your employer wrongfully denied you benefits or overtime, you have the right to challenge their actions in court. We have experience in all of the following: misclassification of employees: independent contractors vs. full-time employees; benefits disputes; unpaid overtime or hourly disputes; unpaid wages and salary or contract disputes; and failure to pay commissions.

- Arbitration and Mediation

Employers frequently require arbitration in the event of any employment dispute. When you have been the victim of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or a breach of contract, you may be forced into arbitration or mediation prior to any other legal recourse. At Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C., we know how to assert the rights of our employee clients in arbitration proceedings. Our firm is highly skilled in employment arbitration and other forms of ADR. We can provide the representation you need to achieve results that meet your goals. We have a record of returning significant settlements in arbitration and will aggressively assert your rights in any ADR proceeding. Our attorneys are members of the American Arbitration Association and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS).

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Mr. Alan Lescht Attorney Discrimination, Employment, Wrongful Termination

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