Walnut Creek Employment Litigation
Get Help with your California Employment Lawsuit
Not many people know how exactly a lawsuit works until they find themselves in the middle of one—or, worse, in a situation where they’ve been victimized and need to file one. Our law office offers clients help with employment litigation in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, and Alameda County.
When you are the victim of sexual harassment, discrimination, or other unlawful acts in the workplace, you deserve help. Nancy Balles, A Professional Corporation, walks you through the steps in a lawsuit so that you do not become overwhelmed or intimidated by a new process. Let our experience assist you in your time of need.
Your Employment Lawsuit in Walnut Creek
To begin, we file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that includes very basic information about what happened to you and how we believe your company violated the law.
We may be able to resolve the matter at that stage, but, if not, we may seek a Right-to-Sue notice from the EEOC. Sometimes, the EEOC will sue on your behalf, as well.
When we start the litigation process, we file another complaint with the court and then move into discovery. Discovery is the process by which we gather information to prove your case. It is a general investigation that includes interviews, requests for documents, and readying other forms of evidence for presentation.
Your company may request a summary judgment, which is when there is no issue in dispute of the material facts we present. If a summary judgment is not granted, we go to trial. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 puts almost all employment discrimination cases before a jury, and the jury shares its verdict with a judge.
