The Employment Attorneys of Newton Barth Protect You Against Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Your career and your employment are more than how you earn a living; they are the result of hard work, dedication, the relentless development of your skills and talents, and are a part of your identity.
So when you are wrongly terminated, harassed, discriminated or retaliated against at work, or if you are being terminated and asked to sign a severance agreement, it is of the utmost importance that you act decisively and select the best available legal counsel. Too often, executives and employees fail to understand how much is inherently at stake in an employment law matter.
Our employment lawyers handle all discrimination and harassment cases in the workplace
Here are some common reasons you might want to talk with an employment attorney:
- Wrongful termination: being fired or forced to quit for an unlawful reason
- Experiencing harassment or retaliation in the workplace
- Being discriminated against by bosses or co-workers on the basis of: race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender, pregnancy, or another legally protected status
- Whistleblowing protection
- Being deprived of legally mandated pay or commissions such as minimum wage or overtime
- Reviewing your employment contract, non-compete agreement, or severance agreement
What type of employment discrimination or issue are you facing?
Discrimination and Retaliation
Harassment, hostile work environments and discrimination are not uncommon. Nor is retaliation for reporting such treatment. The employment law attorneys at Newton Barth understand the nuances of these situations and can analyze them with extreme precision.
Severance and Non-compete Agreements
With the many factors included in severance agreements, careful review is critical to the your near- and long-term interests. The employment attorneys of Newton Barth have significant experience in this area and can advise as to the precise meaning of all provisions of these agreements.
Unpaid Commissions
In too many cases, hard-working salespeople like you meet or exceed expectations yet are not compensated with the commissions they have rightfully earned. The employment attorneys at Newton Barth are well versed in these cases and have an outstanding record of success in negotiating resolution or taking these cases to trial.
Whistleblowing
Have you become aware of illegal activity on the part of your employer? Concerned about the repercussions of reporting the activity? Have already reported illegal activity and have been terminated? The employment law attorneys at Newton Barth are committed to ensuring you are legally protected.
Why choose the Employment Lawyers of Newton Barth?
We help clients recover damages and earn the respect they deserve. Newton Barth’s employment team is made up of smart, strategic, and compassionate trial lawyers who are aggressive advocates for your employment rights. We help clients understand their rights, empower them to protect their interests, and advocate vigorously and effectively on their behalf.
We provide counseling, negotiation, and, when necessary, aggressive litigation on an individual and class basis. We are committed to finding the best solutions for our clients in every employment situation.
Finally, we are strong proponents of regular and effective communication with our clients, and take every step to ensure you are kept apprised of every facet of your case and are an integral part of our representation of you and your interests. We will never stop fighting for your rights and your dignity.
Brandy Barth heads our employment practice and has dealt extensively with employment discrimination cases involving retaliation, whistleblowing, sexual harassment, hostile workplace environments, and discrimination based on race, religion, age, gender, ethnicity or national origin, disability and sexual orientation.