San Jose Employment Lawyers Representing First Responders
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$2 Billion
in Personal Injury Results
$150 Million
in Employment Law Results
for First Responders
Fighting against discrimination and harassment for California’s finest
First responders protect us during times of emergencies. It’s only decent and just that we protect them when they’re mistreated while performing their jobs. At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, we’re proud to represent first responders when they suffer workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Our three generations of lawyers have helped employees, including numerous first responders, obtain compensation for their financial damages and personal trauma. We’ve helped obtain more than $150 million for first responders and other employees across California. Call our San Jose employment lawyers for aggressive help today. Many federal and California laws protect employee rights.
Our record of California first responder successes includes:
$5.9 Million
for 10 Los Angeles Police Department motor officers claimed they were retaliated against for refusing to follow a ticket quota.
$5.3 Million
in favor of first African American member of Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
$3.59 Million
for a Japanese American officer in the Los Angeles Police Department K9 Unit, for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
$2.75 Million
unanimous verdict on behalf of a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) employee who experienced retaliation after blowing the whistle on potential grant fraud and abuse.
$2.3 Million
in favor of a female officer denied a position on elite police squad; Found all male SWAT team of Los Angeles Police Department liable for gender discrimination.
$2.3 Million
in favor of female Los Angeles Police Department officer who was subjected to sexual harassment, causing pre-term labor that led to the loss of her child at 23 weeks.
Quick Questions
- What is an employment discrimination claim?
- Which first responders do you represent?
- Which federal and California laws protect first responders from discrimination?
- How do your San Jose employment lawyers show that discrimination occurred where I work?
- How long do I have to file a claim for harassment or discrimination in San Jose?
- What compensation can I receive for workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation?
- Do you have a San Jose first responder lawyer near me?
What is an employment discrimination claim?
At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, we represent San Jose first responders who are denied jobs, promotions, job advancement, or training opportunities; or are terminated even though they are a member of a protected class. Federal and California laws determine what classes of workers are protected.
Our San Jose employment lawyers file lawsuits on behalf of first responders who suffer adverse employment consequences based on their:
- Race
- National origin
- Sex
- Gender
- Age
- Color
- Disability status
- Veteran status
- Religions
- Pregnancy
- Any other protected classes
Contact us if your job was adversely affected in any way; you are being harassed because of who you are, love, or believe; your workplace environment is hostile; your employer isn’t providing reasonable accommodations to do your job (if you’re disabled); or for other reasons.
Which first responders do you represent?
Our San Jose employment lawyers represent:
- Police officers and sheriffs’ deputies
- Court Officers
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Paramedics
- Medevac Operators
- Dispatchers
- Medical Personnel
- Security Officers
- Narcotics Officers
- SWAT Members
- Correction Officers
- Park Rangers
- School Resource Officers
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has the experience and resources to understand how first responders protect us and what steps their employers should take to protect them.
Do you represent volunteers?
Yes. The California Fair Employment & Housing Act also applies to independent contractors and volunteers.
Volunteer first responders and contractors are to be applauded for their selfless contributions during emergencies. Any emergency worker (whether they’re an employee or not) can suffer illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
McNicholas & McNicholas proudly fights for San Jose volunteers who have suffered harm due to harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
Which federal and California laws protect first responders from discrimination?
At McNicholas & McNicholas, our employment lawyers assert your right to compensation based on the applicable federal and California laws. The discrimination, harassment, and retaliation laws that protect first responders include:
- California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- The Equal Pay Act
- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Trauma Treatment Act (for help with mental health challenges)
- The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Harassment includes sexual harassment, harassment based on protected classes, and other types. These types of harassment are considered discrimination.
Federal and state laws also protect first responders from retaliation for asserting their discrimination rights and many other rights, like filing a whistleblower claim or a workers’ compensation claim.
How do your San Jose employment lawyers show that discrimination occurred where I work?
At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, our employment lawyers have the experience and resources to:
- Understand which federal and California laws protect employees
- Understand whether you are eligible to file a claim for compensation, where you file, and who the defendants are
- Obtain the evidence you need to support your claim, including performance reviews, employment contracts, employer policies and procedures, written communications between the employer and other supervisors and workers, and many other types of evidence
- Itemize your financial and personal damages
- Prepare your legal claim and file your claim in the correct San Jose court
- Negotiate settlements
- Argue your employee rights claim before administrators, judges, and juries
How long do I have to file a claim for harassment or discrimination in San Jose?
The time to file your claim varies depending on which law we use as the basis for your claim. The time to file may also depend on whether your employer is a private or a public employer.
We strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as possible to help protect your right to compensation, to obtain the evidence you need, and to begin to get your life back.
- Lost wages and benefits (including seniority benefits)
- Emotional trauma, humiliation, and loss of reputation
- Punitive damages for unconscionable conduct
- Lawyer fees and court costs
- Statutory damages
- Injunctive relief, which may include job reinstatement
Do you have a San Jose first responder lawyer near me?
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP meets first responders at our Los Angeles office located in Westwood at 10866 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1400. Our attorneys also consult with clients by phone and via online discussions.
We’ll explain your right to hold your employer accountable and how the claims process works.
Call our San Jose first responder employment lawyers now
First responders sacrifice to help others in need. It’s only fair that we support and advocate for them when their employee rights are violated. At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, we’re ready to help you if you are a police officer, firefighter, medical first responder, or any other type of first responder. Our San Jose employment lawyers have more than $150 million in recoveries for employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. To schedule a consultation with a respected employee discrimination attorney, please call us or complete our contact form today.
List of Agencies We are Suing or Have Sued
- LAPD
- LA Co Sheriff
- Berkely PD
- Riverside PD
- Huntington Beach PD
- Redondo Beach PD
- Ukiah PD
- Willits PD
- City of Richmond (Non LEO/Employment)
- Palo Alto PD
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff
- Chula Vista PD
- San Joaquin County Sheriff
- Fremont PD
- Walnut Creek PD
- Shasta County Sheriff
- Contra Costa Sheriff (Non LEO/Employment)
- El Segundo PD
- San Diego PD
- El Monte PD
- Pomona PD
- LAWA
- Culver City PD (Non LEO)
- Berkeley Fire/CoB (Non LEO)
- LAFD