Based in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the team of attorneys at Olivier & Schreiber represents individuals and classes throughout California and nationally in employment, civil rights, and consumer protection matters. If you believe your rights have been violated by a business or employer, or if you have lost money from a company’s wrongful conduct, the lawyers at Olivier & Schreiber are committed to helping you get justice.
Obtained judgment for unpaid wages on behalf of class of 2,000 flight attendants.
Settled a fair housing dispute on behalf of a disabled adult who alleged he had been denied housing due to his disability.
Obtained jury verdict on behalf of workers in the property preservation industry who had been misclassified as independent contractors.
Settled an $18.4 million class action brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) on behalf of a class of individuals with expunged criminal records.
Successfully defended jury verdict on appeal on behalf of wrongfully terminated CHP officer.
Under federal and state law, employees in California are entitled to a leave of absence if they fulfill certain provisions. In order to successfully take medical leave, you must prepare the appropriate documentation and have your application approved. Understandably, employees may wonder whether their health condition qualifies under the federal [...]
Dear Class Members: The following is a report from Class Counsel, the lawyers who represent the Class of Virgin America flight attendants, in Bernstein v. Virgin. The case is presently pending in the federal district court before Judge Jon S. Tigar. Plaintiffs have prevailed on their claims for overtime, wage [...]
Workplace investigations can seriously affect an employee’s legal rights. The outcome of an investigation can lead to continued employment violations, a hostile work environment, or even unlawful retaliation against an employee. The best way to protect yourself is to hire a San Francisco employment attorney as soon as possible. When [...]
Studies estimate that women in California lose $87 billion per year due to the gender wage gap. Today, the State of California has taken steps to decrease that massive stat by signing the California Equal Pay Pledge, an initiative created by California's First Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, to help lessen [...]
Many people are intimidated when it comes time to meet with a lawyer. You might wonder whether you truly need legal help or feel like you do not have the knowledge to communicate with a legal professional. Rest assured that the first meeting with an employment lawyer will likely make [...]
1. Questionable Pay, Benefits, and Other Compensation An employee’s overall compensation package can consist of base pay in addition to bonuses and commissions. It also consists of benefits that can be paid in whole or in part by your employer. Health insurance and retirement contributions are common benefits, but in [...]
Per California wage and hour law, all non-exempt workers are permitted a 30-minute lunch or meal break if they labor more than 5 hours per day. The meal break must be given within the first 5 hours of the workday. Employees who work more than 10 hours a day are [...]
Some people claim they work in a hostile environment just because they do not like their boss or certain coworkers. However, did you know that the term “hostile work environment” has a specific definition under federal and California employment laws? Specifically, a hostile work environment is one in which an [...]
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