Frequently Asked Questions

• I've been wrongfully terminated, but can't pay a lawyer. What are my options?
  
  You never need to pay DEN Labor Law out of your own pocket. First, we will talk to you on the phone for free to determine if we can help. Second, we will meet with you at our office. There is no consultation fee. Third, if we decide we can help, we explain our services and offer to represent you on a contingency basis. If we offer to take your case, and you decide you want us to represent you, our firm will provide you quality representation through every aspect of your case. There is no fee to sign up with us, and we get paid from the money we recover for you. No recovery. No fee.
• What makes DEN Labor Law better than other law firms?
  
  At DEN Labor Law, we only represent a few clients at a time to give each case the time and attention it deserves. As a client of DEN Labor Law, you will be given Daniel E. Nomanim's personal cell number so you can contact him at any time. While some unscrupulous lawyers may have dozens of cases at a time and will quickly settle cases for cheap whenever it suits the lawyer's own interest, DEN Labor Law believes in maximizing the value in every case by exposing the truth through depositions, subpoenas, and sometimes trial. Fierce litigation is sometimes the only way to get justice, and that's less likely to happen when your lawyer's brain is split between you and countless other clients.  
• My supervisor pressured me into a sexual relationship and I gave in for my career. I tried to break it off, but my supervisor threatened my job. What should I do?
  
  Contact DEN Labor Law right away to protect yourself. This is called "Quid Pro Quo" sexual harassment, which is illegal.
• I am gay. My coworkers always make jokes and insensitive comments to me about my sexual orientation, which they think are funny right in front of my supervisor, but she won't do anything about it even when I complained. I don’t know if my coworkers and supervisor are homophobic, but I find the comments extremely offensive. I am afraid of retaliation if I complain to Human Resources. What should I do?
  
  Nobody can guarantee you won't be retaliated against if you complain, but depending on the frequency and severity of the comments, your employer might be breaking the law by creating a hostile work environment based on your sexual orientation. If you decide to stand up for your rights, it would be illegal for your employer to terminate you because you complained about sexual orientation harassment. However, you should speak to a lawyer so you know how to word your complaint properly in a way that protects your rights and puts your employer on notice that you will sue for retaliation if you are fired. Call DEN Labor Law immediately for a free consultation on how best to navigate this delicate situation.
• I have a long term disability, which requires me to miss work to see a doctor a few days each month. Even though there are plenty of co-workers who could cover my shifts, my boss fired me for too many absences. Do I have a case?
  
  You were likely wrongfully terminated if your employer knew about your disability, could have reasonably accommodated you, and still fired you. It's best if you gave your employer a doctor’s note confirming your disability and the required accommodation, especially if you have a record of sending your employer this information, such as an email. Call DEN Labor Law to tell us the specifics of your case to see if you have a wrongful termination case.
• I took pregnancy leave, but when I tried to come back to work, my employer said my job was no longer available and gave me a job in a different location three hours away. Do I have a case?
  
  This may be a case of constructive termination, where your employer forces you to quit. Please contact DEN Labor Law to see if you qualified for protection under laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).
• I believe I am going to be fired because I complained about lack of meal and rest breaks and now I'm getting the cold shoulder. Should I wait till after I get fired to call you?
  
  NO! It is very important to accurately document retaliation in writing before you are fired. Otherwise, your employer might come up with a bogus reason for firing you to avoid dealing with your complaints. You must be prepared if your employer lies about the illegal reason they fired you. You should talk to an attorney to understand your rights and how to document evidence before you are fired, so it is difficult for your employer to lie about what happened.

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