Practices Areas
PRACTICE AREAS
Employment Law Practice Areas
Discrimination Claims
Discrimination at work is not only wrong—it’s unlawful. If you’ve been denied a job, demoted, passed over for promotion, paid less, or terminated because of a protected characteristic, Sider Law, P.C. will step in to protect your rights. We investigate the facts, gather documentation, interview witnesses, and evaluate the full scope of damages, including lost wages, emotional distress, and potential punitive awards. Our approach is proactive and evidence-driven: we file with the appropriate agency, track critical deadlines, and negotiate from a position of strength. If your employer won’t do the right thing, we’re prepared to take your case to court. From day one, you’ll get honest counsel, responsive communication, and a strategy focused on results.
TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS:
- Age Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Gender Discrimination
- National Origin Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Race Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Harassment Claims
Workplace harassment can be verbal, visual, physical, or digital—and it’s unlawful when it targets a protected characteristic or creates a hostile environment. Whether the harasser is a supervisor, co-worker, or third party, Marielle builds a strong record on your behalf by preserving evidence, documenting incidents, and coordinating witness statements. We advise on internal reporting and escalate to administrative charges or litigation when needed. Our goal is to end the misconduct, protect your job, and recover the damages you deserve, including lost earnings, medical or counseling costs, and emotional distress. Throughout the process, we communicate clearly, protect your confidentiality, and stand up to retaliation. While sex harassment is the most prevalent form of harassment, it is by no means the only one.
TYPES OF HARASSMENT CLAIMS:
- Sexual Harassment
- Hostile Workplace
- Other Forms of Harassment
Retaliation Claims
Retaliation happens when an employer takes adverse action because you reported discrimination or harassment, requested an accommodation, took protected leave, participated in an investigation, or otherwise qualify for “whistleblower” status. These cases often turn on timing, documentation, and credibility. Marielle acts fast to preserve emails, performance reviews, text messages, and witness accounts that show the real reason behind the employer’s decision. We pursue reinstatement, back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, and, where available, punitive damages. Whether negotiating a settlement or litigating in court, we build a compelling narrative rooted in facts and law—so your voice is heard and your rights are vindicated.
TYPES OF RETALIATION CLAIMS:
- Retaliation Claims
- Whistleblower Claims
- Wrongful Termination Claims
Wage and Hour Violations
The California Labor Code, Industrial Welfare Commission, and federal law provide stringent requirements for pay practices in every employment sector. Sider Law P.C. will evaluate all angles of your wages to evaluate whether you have been wronged. The most common type of wage violation is unpaid overtime, but others include misclassification of exempt employees or independent contractors and meal break and rest break violations.
TYPES OF WAGE AND HOUR CLAIMS:
- Overtime Claims
- Meal Break Claims
- Rest Break Claims
- Unlawful Deductions Claims
- Vacation Pay Claims
- Unpaid Wages Claims
- Unpaid Commission Claims
- Travel Time Claims
- Independent Contractor Misclassification Claims