Employment Law
Comprehensive Legal Counsel for Employers and Employees
With over four decades of experience, Erol Tukker Law provides comprehensive and strategic representation in employment law matters. Our attorneys offer sophisticated legal counsel to both employers and employees, addressing the complex legal challenges of the modern workplace.
Key Areas of Employment Law
Discrimination and Harassment
Protection against unlawful discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics:
- Federal Protections: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other federal laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), national origin, age (40 and over), disability, and genetic information.
- State Protections: Many states have their own anti-discrimination laws that may provide broader protections than federal law.
- Types of Harassment: This includes sexual harassment (quid pro quo and hostile work environment), as well as harassment based on other protected characteristics.
Wage and Hour Violations
Ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws and recovering unpaid wages:
- Minimum Wage: Employers must pay employees at least the applicable minimum wage (federal or state, whichever is higher).
- Overtime Pay: Non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay (1.5 times their regular rate) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
- Misclassification of Employees: Improperly classifying employees as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime or benefits is a common violation.
- Unpaid Wages: This can include unpaid bonuses, commissions, vacation time, and other earned compensation.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons:
- Qualifying Reasons: Birth and care of a newborn child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, the employee’s own serious health condition, and certain military family leave reasons.
- Eligibility Requirements: Employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months, have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 months preceding the leave, and work at a worksite where the company employs 50 or more employees within 75 miles.
Wrongful Termination
Representation for employees terminated in violation of their rights:
- Breach of Contract: Termination that violates the terms of an employment contract.
- Violation of Public Policy: Termination for reasons that violate established public policy (e.g., refusing to commit an illegal act, reporting illegal activity).
- Discrimination: Termination based on a protected characteristic.
Retaliation
Protecting employees who have been retaliated against for exercising their legal rights:
- Protected Activities: Reporting discrimination or harassment, filing a wage and hour claim, taking FMLA leave, participating in a workplace investigation.
- Adverse Actions: This can include termination, demotion, harassment, or other negative employment actions.
Distinctive Legal Representation
Unparalleled Professional Expertise
Erol Tukker Law offers:
- 40+ Years of Continuous Legal Practice
- Attorneys Graduated from Top-Tier Law Schools
- Comprehensive Understanding of Employment Legal Frameworks
Strategic Approach to Employment Law
Our approach includes:
- Thorough Legal Analysis
- Proactive Strategies
- Effective Dispute Resolution
Client-Centric Employment Legal Services
Erol Tukker Law provides:
- Tailored Legal Solutions
- Transparent Communication
- Dedicated Advocacy
Commitment to Employment Legal Excellence
For over four decades, Erol Tukker Law has been a trusted legal partner. Our commitment extends beyond representation—we are dedicated to protecting employee rights and helping employers maintain compliant workplaces.
Contact Erol Tukker Law today to schedule your consultation and experience professional legal representation that combines decades of expertise with sophisticated employment law insight.
