Q: We’re beginning to explore options of filing a lawsuit for Hostile Work Environment against my wife Tawny in CA.
Need Advice and Attorney: We also need to explore options of filing a lawsuit for miss-classification for both of us. We're in the insurance industry, we're 1099 Independent Contractors but we're treated and controlled as employees. We currently live in CA, the main company is in NC, and the parent company is in TX. We've already filed a 19 page Hostile Work Environment & discrimination claim to the Parent company's HR department and CEO. Copy of our contracts and 19pg Claim document is available for review.
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If you are looking for someone here to respond by saying they will look at your case, this Q&A site does not allow that. You will have to seek out and consult with attorneys to see if you have a meritorious claim. And you should do that because many people seriously misunderstand the concept of hostile workplace liability. It is important that you locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your facts and determine your options. I would suggest you look either on this site, or go to www.cela.org, the home page for the California Employment Lawyers Association, an organization whose members are dedicated to the representation of employees against their employers.
Most employment attorneys who practice this area of law offer a free or low cost consultation in the beginning and then, if the matter has merit and value, will usually agree to work on a contingency basis, meaning you can hire an attorney without paying any money until the matter results in a positive outcome for you. Many advance all the costs of the litigation as well. Do not let fear of fees and costs keep you from finding a good attorney.
Good luck to you.
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