California Employment Law, Discrimination and Harassment Attorney
Peters Law Inc.
1029 H StreetSuite 101
Sacramento, California 95814
USA
(916) 520-3408
or (866) 728-8394
(916) 476-3626
www.jordanpeterslaw.com
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I am Jordan Peters, a lawyer who has represented people in employment law matters for more than 15 years. I care deeply about my clients. As your advocate, I will work hard to represent you and help you get the best possible outcome. In addition to representing parties in employment law matters, I provide a range of services for businesses designed to help them comply with the law and create thriving, vibrant enterprises.
When your employer has violated the laws governing employment, you can demand justice. I can represent you if you have been denied an accommodation for a disability, been denied medical leave, suffered discrimination or harassment on the job or been the victim of any other employment law violation.
Workplace problems can add tremendous stress to your life. If you have been dealing with a work environment that is hostile because of harassment, discrimination or your employer's failure to provide medical leave or adequate accommodations for your disabilities, get legal help today.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas Description
- Employment LawA difficult work environment can be a tremendous source of stress for people. That is why I do everything possible to create a comfortable and fair environment while fighting for their chance to make a living. If you are facing a work environment that includes harassment or discrimination of some kind, or if you need representation for your business, contact me. I have been a California employment law attorney handling employment and business matters for more than 15 years. At Peters Law, Inc. you know your legal matter is in good hands.
- Harassment at Work
In California, workplace harassment is includes actions that are intimidating and that focus on a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, disability etc. It includes jokes, slurs, cartoons, and other inappropriate comments. It can take many forms and be brought upon you for many reasons, but in every circumstance, workplace harassment is not something you have to live with any more. Usually harassment at the workplace is focused on something about the victim, like the victim's: age, race, gender, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Harassment can take the form of subtle to more overt intimidation tactics, threats, and intimidating e-mails, either violent or sexual in nature.
- Failure to Provide Medical Leave
There are strict laws regulating your employer's medical leave policies. If you feel like your rights have been violated because your employer would not give you adequate medical leave, you need a skilled and experienced Sacramento FMLA attorney helping you get a fair chance to make a living. If your employer failed to provide you with adequate medical leave, or wrongfully terminated you because of missed work as a result of not giving you leave, I can help you get the leave you need or get financial compensation for the emotional distress and damages you have suffered as a result.
- Failure to Accommodate a Disability
According to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the American's With Disabilities Act, your employer is obligated to provide you reasonable accommodations for your disabilities. This is the law, and I can help you enforce that law so you can get back to work. Some of the options your employer has for making reasonable accommodations include: reassigning you to a position that you can better handle; relocating you to a location that better suits your needs; and reconstructing or adjusting the physical environment. My talented staff works with each of my clients to fight for your fair chance to make a living. Whether you have recently been injured or you have a previous persistent injury, I can help you receive the fair accommodations you need or recover damages for the emotional distress you have suffered.
- Emotional Distress and Damages
I have been a Sacramento employment harassment lawyer for more than 15 years, and in that time, I have seen a lot of clients who have suffered tremendous stress at work. Some employees get so upset by the hostile workplace that they can't function. Many end up on medications and are unable to work. You should get greater compensation for this type of emotional suffering. As an experienced lawyer, I can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. With Peters Law Inc., you get exceptional legal representation, backed by experience, in a comfortable, stress-free environment.
- Hostile Work Environment
Often, a hostile work environment is one aspect of a larger pattern of harassment or sexual harassment, or a sign of discrimination in the workplace. A hostile working environment consists of conditions or behaviors that make the employee feel frightened or intimidated. Conversations, direct threats, jokes and slurs are examples of things that can constitute a hostile work environment, even if they are not directed at the employee. Even something as simple as an e-mail can help create a hostile work environment. If your working environment has become hostile, talk to an attorney. I can help you force your employer to do things to change the hostility of your work environment or help you get financial compensation for your emotional distress caused by the hostile work environment.
- Wrongful Termination
If you have been fired from your job in California for unfair reasons, you have rights. A good Sacramento wrongful termination lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve. There are many reasons an employer would fire you wrongfully and none of them are your fault: discrimination, retaliation, missed work, and sexual harassment. If your boss has fired you for one of these reasons, contact me. I will fight for your rights in the workplace. The law is clear on this point: Your boss is not allowed to fire you for the purposes of retaliation or discrimination. Peters Law Inc. is committed to helping people like you get a fair chance to make a living.
- Retaliation
In California, an employer can fire an employee for any legitimate reason. An employer cannot fire or discipline an employee however, for reporting wrongdoing, filing a workers' compensation claim or for other legally protected activities. I have handled many types of employer retaliation cases, including retaliation for reporting corporate wrongdoing, complaining about harassment and discrimination, filing a workers' compensation claim and other reasons. If you have been unfairly disciplined or fired for one of these reasons, I can represent you. My firm will thoroughly investigate your case and seek full compensation for your losses. As an employee, you have rights. I will defend your rights at all stages of the legal process.
- Whistleblower Claims
In terms of employment law, California is an "at will" state. That means that an employer can discharge an employee for any reason, as long as the discharge does not violate the law. But an employer cannot fire someone for complaining about discrimination, reporting a safety violation or reporting illegal activities to the authorities. A person who has been discharged for these or other legally protected activities can file a whistleblower claim for lost pay, lost benefits and emotional losses. Your employer has a responsibility to comply with the law. In your case, I will carefully examine all aspects of the events concerning your claim. I will document what happened, what was said and what the employer's response was. My firm will work diligently to build a strong and successful case designed to obtain full compensation for your losses.
- Business Employment Law
Every successful business needs quality legal representation. Especially if your business has many employees, it helps to have an attorney who knows employment law as well as business law. As a professor of business and employment law and a Sacramento County employment lawyer with more than 15 years of experience, I can help your business. When you work with Peters Law Inc., you get exceptional legal representation backed with experience, focused on helping your business succeed. I can assist California businesses with many types of services and issues, including: contract drafting and review; compliance with state and federal employment laws; litigation for trade secrets, breach of contract or other disputes; and investigations into harassment and discrimination claims.
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Ms. Jordan T.L. Peters
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