Employment

The experienced attorneys and litigators at the Bay Area firm of Aaron & Wilson, LLP handle claims across the field of employment law, including discrimination, wrongful termination, and the full range of employment contract issues.

Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

A successful discrimination claim can result in a judgment for hiring or promotion, reinstatement with back pay, damages for emotional distress, attorneys and costs, expert witness fees, administrative fines, and punitive damage awards. A large verdict can cripple a small or mid-sized business that is not adequately insured. Our office has experience with significant claims of sexual harassment and can assist with the full range of discrimination cases including racial discrimination, age discrimination, and disability discrimination under federal laws such as Title VII, ADEA, ADA, and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). We also handle claims of retaliatory discharge or other unfair treatment in retaliation for whistleblowing, filing a claim, or cooperating with an agency investigation.

Breach of Contract

Employment agreements are contracts, and a violation of their terms can provide the basis for a breach of contract action and a claim for money damages. These claims can be considerable, particularly when the contract was for a multi-year duration or the employee was a highly-paid executive. We handle breach of contract litigation over employment agreements, as well as the negotiation, interpretation and litigation of related documents often created in connection with the separation from employment, such as severance agreements, executive compensation agreements, confidentiality and trade secrets documents, covenants not to compete, and non-solicitation agreements. Our firm has represented several high-level executives in employment contract and severance package issues, and we are familiar with the practical and legal ramifications of claims in these areas.

Qualified and Experienced Employment Lawyers

Our employment law experience covers every aspect of wage and hour claims in addition to wrongful termination and contract issues. If you need advice or counsel in any facet of employment law in the Bay Area, contact Aaron & Wilson, LLP for assistance.