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 companyâs wrongful conduct, the lawyers at Olivier & Schreiber are committed to helping you get justice.
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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.
While California is an at-will employment state, and your employer doesnât need a reason to fire you, this doesnât mean there are no legal boundaries. Some firings are considered wrongful terminations, and knowing the prime examples can help you protect your own rights. If you believe your termination may have [...]
Being fired is stressful regardless of the circumstances, and even if youâre expecting it, you may be surprised by how dramatic the blow is. Keeping things together can be difficult to manage, but knowing what not to say can help â in terms of your future prospects and your own [...]
Olivier & Schreiber has filed a lawsuit against Worldâs Finest Chocolate on behalf of âIndependent Sales Representativesâ (ISRs) who work for the company. The plaintiff if the case is a former ISR who alleges that she and other ISRs in California were misclassified as independent contractors rather than as employees. [...]
Understanding the difference between a W-2 employee and a 1099 contractor is crucial for both your professional growth and financial stability. The distinction between these two types of worker classifications can greatly impact your rights, benefits, and tax obligations. A W-2 employee is a traditional employee. The employer withholds income [...]
LGBTQ individuals often face a variety of challenges in the workplace that go beyond the typical stressors. Discrimination and lack of legal protection remain significant issues in many jurisdictions, leading to job insecurity and unfair treatment. Stereotyping and microaggressions, indirect or subtle acts of discrimination, can contribute to an unwelcoming [...]
A class action case is one that is intended to resolve an issue of liability that is shared or that is intended to address damages that a large group of people were affected by. If itâs impractical to bring the suits individually, a class action suit may be in order. [...]
Employment discrimination harms employees, but it can be difficult to identify and call out. In fact, discrimination on the job often stays below the radar, and even those affected arenât always sure that what theyâre experiencing is actually discrimination. There are signs of discrimination that may help you better understand [...]
If the judge rules against you in a civil trial, it can feel like a terrible setback. It is important to know, however, that the judgeâs ruling is not necessarily the final word. There are circumstances when an appeal is appropriate, and in such an instance, you can pursue a [...]
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