San Bernardino Employment Lawyers Representing Police Officers
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$2 Billion
in Personal Injury Results
$150 Million
in Employment Law Results
for First Responders
Holding law enforcement departments for employee rights violations
Law enforcement officers across San Bernardino protect residents from dangers. At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, our lawyers have 35 years of experience fighting to protect police officers, sheriff’s officers, and other law enforcement employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation when they competently do their jobs. Our San Bernardino employer lawyers file claims before federal and state agencies and in federal and California courts when police departments and sheriff’s officers adversely affect the employment status of their employees because of their background or identity characteristics. We fight to ensure law enforcement departments are safe from workplace harassment and retaliation for asserting their rights.
Our record of success in police employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims includes the following:
$13.1 Million
for Two Male LAPD Police Officers in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case.
$11.65 Million
for an LAPD K9 Bomb Unit dog handler in retaliation case.
$11.56 Million
jury verdict for a former LAPD Bomb K9 trainer who faced discrimination and retaliation after he reported violations of law.
$10.1 Million
verdict for this amount on behalf of a Captain at the Los Angeles Police Department against the LAPD.
$5.9 Million
for 10 Los Angeles Police Department motor officers who claimed they were retaliated against for refusing to follow a ticket quota.
Quick Questions?
- What is police employment discrimination in San Bernardino?
- What types of workplace sexual harassment claims can I file in San Bernardino?
- Can I file a claim if a San Bernardino law enforcement employer retaliates against me?
- What other kinds of employment claims do your San Bernardino lawyers handle?
- What federal and California employment laws protect police and other law enforcement officers?
- How do you fight for police officers when San Bernardino departments discriminate?
- How much is my law enforcement discrimination claim worth?
- Do you have a San Bernardino law enforcement discrimination lawyer near me?
What is police employment discrimination in San Bernardino?
Police officers, sheriff’s officers, and other law enforcement officials can file a discrimination claim if the following factors apply:
- The officer is eligible. Employees are eligible to file discrimination claims. In California, generally, independent contractors can also file federal and California discrimination claims. We’re able to explain if any exceptions apply. We can also explain how your immigration status affects your right to file a discrimination claim.
- The officer’s employment is adversely affected. Generally, adverse employment conditions include termination, promotion denials, not being hired, being transferred, being assigned tasks that are not desirable, and other negative actions.
- The officer is a member of a protected class. Not everyone can file a discrimination claim. You must be a member of a protected class in which an adverse employment action occurs due to your race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, color, pregnancy, military status, and other identity conditions – depending on which law applies.
Other types of employment discrimination in San Bernardino also include:
- Sexual, racial, or other types of workplace harassment.
- Being denied the same opportunities for work, success, training, or advancement as other workers due to your age, race, sexual orientation, and other identity factors.
- Not being given reasonable accommodations to do your job if you have a disability or are pregnant.
- Suffering retaliation/punishment because you assert your rights.
- Failing to give older workers job assignments comparable to younger workers.
What types of workplace sexual harassment claims can I file in San Bernardino?
At McNicholas & McNicholas, our lawyers file workplace sexual harassment claims based on Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California law. Title VII applies to state and local governments. Title VII categorizes sexual harassment as either:
- Quid pro quo harassment. This type of harassment conditions your employment opportunities on sexual favors.
- A hostile work environment. This type of harassment involves making your workplace uncomfortable due to offensive sexual conversations and jokes, looking at sexual images, and other inappropriate sexual conduct. Police and other law enforcement officers can file a workplace sexual harassment claim even if someone else is a focus of the offensive sexual conduct.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is generally considered sex discrimination.
We successfully obtained $950,000 for a Los Angeles police officer who suffered discrimination and harassment in response to a request for medical leave.
Can I file a claim if a San Bernardino law enforcement employer retaliates against me?
Yes. Our San Bernardino employment lawyers file legal claims when the San Bernardino Police Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, or other employers punish law enforcement employees who assert their rights by:
- Filing a discrimination or harassment claim;
- Testifying or supporting another worker’s employment claim;
- Filing a whistleblower claim;
- Filing a workers’ compensation claim;
- Filing a federal Family Medical Leave Act claim, a California Family Rights Act claim, or
- Asserting any other legal rights
What other kinds of employment claims do your San Bernardino lawyers handle?
At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, we handle a broad range of employment claims for police officers and other law enforcement officials, including:
- Executive compensation. Our attorneys file claims for executive compensation, based on employment contracts and all relevant laws, for your wages and other income benefits, retirement benefits, severance pay, stock options, and other types of compensation.
- Wage and hour loss. Our San Bernardino police employment lawyers demand that all non-executive employees receive the pay they earn based on their employment contracts, federal law, California law, and San Bernardino law.
- Termination claims. We file lawsuits if a police department or another law enforcement department fires you in violation of your employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement – or because of discrimination, retaliation, or other illegal causes.
We also handle FMLA claims, whistleblower claims, and other employment claims. Call us to discuss your employment claim.
How do you fight for police officers when San Bernardino departments discriminate?
Our employment lawyers are respected by former clients and many different legal associations and rating agencies because of our record of dedication to our clients, preparation, experience, and persuasive advocacy skills. We’ve obtained $150 Million in employment law results for first responders, including many police officers and firefighters.
At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, we:
- Advocate for you through all stages of the claims process, including the initial consultation, investigation, and discovery process, and by obtaining work evidence such as performance reviews and work records.
- Understand which federal and state laws protect you.
- Review the terms of employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
- Anticipate the arguments the San Bernardino Police Department and other employers are likely to assert.
- File your claim before the proper agencies and courts.
- Work with professionals who understand discrimination statistics and financial information.
- Negotiate with the insurance companies.
- Argue your claim before the EEOC, the California Department of Civil Rights, federal and state courts, and appellate courts when necessary.
How much is my law enforcement discrimination claim worth?
Our San Bernardino employment lawyers demand compensation for discrimination, harassment, or retaliation - for all your losses to date and all your future losses, depending on the law that governs your claim, including:
- Your back pay and front/future pay losses
- Work, executive, and retirement benefits
- Lost seniority
- Emotional distress, which includes damage to your reputation
- Statutory damages
- Legal fees and court costs
- Punitive damages, if applicable
We also seek court orders that direct your employer to rehire you, promote you, hire you, and provide opportunities for advancement in the police, sheriff’s, or any other law enforcement department.
Do you have a San Bernardino law enforcement discrimination lawyer near me?
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP meets police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and other law enforcement officers at our office located at 10866 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1400, Los Angeles 90024. We discuss employment cases by phone and remotely through online consultations.
We’re able to answer all your questions and guide you through each step of the claims process.
Speak with our accomplished San Bernardino employment lawyers today
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, has the experience and resources to fight for police officers and other law enforcement officials when employers discriminate, harass, or retaliate against their employees. You protect us. Our San Bernardino employment discrimination lawyers are ready to protect you. Call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
List of Agencies We are Suing or Have Sued
Police departments
- Berkeley PD
- Chula Vista PD
- Culver City PD (Non-LEO)
- El Monte PD
- El Segundo PD
- Fremont PD
- Huntington Beach PD
- Palo Alto PD
- Pomona PD
- Redondo Beach PD
- Riverside PD
- San Diego PD
- Ukiah PD
- Walnut Creek PD
- Willits PD
Sheriff departments
- Contra Costa Sheriff (Non-LEO/Employment)
- LA Co Sheriff
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff
- San Joaquin County Sheriff
- Shasta County Sheriff
Fire departments
- Berkeley Fire/CoB (Non LEO)
- LAFD
City of Richmond (Non-LEO/Employment)
LAWA