Employment Law for Employees

Employees need protection against the wrongful actions of their employers. You may feel powerless against an employer or that your circumstances prevent you from taking action. Our employment law attorneys at Sterling Attorneys at Law are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees, taking action against employers, and ensuring justice in the workplace. In addition, our employment law lawyers can help you negotiate executive compensation agreements, non-compete clauses, assignments of intellectual property rights, and severance packages. Many times, you have more power to negotiate than might be apparent. We will work to ensure that you get the best deal possible from your employer.

If you have been wronged by an employer, supervisor, or coworker, our attorneys can help you recover the compensation you deserve against your employer.

To speak with an experienced employment law attorney, please contact Raymond J. Sterling. We can assist you with all employment law matters, including:

• Harassment
• Discrimination
• Reverse discrimination
• Pregnancy discrimination
• Non-compete disputes
• Employment contract negotiation
• Employment contract disputes
• Commission disputes
• Contract review
• Retaliation claims/retaliatory discharge
• Wrongful termination
• Whistleblower protection
• Severance agreement negotiation review
• Executive Representation

An employee should never feel powerless against an employer. We can help you protect your rights and job security.

We have helped many employees negotiate signing bonuses, interpret employee contracts, and conclude an agreement over a potential severance package. If you have been terminated with a non-compete clause in your employee contract, we can help you understand whether the terms of the non-compete are still enforceable.

Our attorneys do not solely represent employees -- they also have successfully represented employers. While few firms do both, we feel that this practice lets our lawyers know what to expect from the defense and help the employee to out-maneuver the employer.

Discrimination and Harassment

If you have been harassed or feel that you are a victim of discrimination, our attorneys will aggressively pursue your claim. Preparation and investigation are crucial in employment law matters, especially in these areas. Sometimes, the employee has to take affirmative steps to stop the harassment or discriminatory treatment before a suit is possible. We will help you understand the process, your role in it, and how to proceed. Our attorneys can assist you in building the most compelling case against your employer. Our goal is to assist employees in protecting their rights and get them the compensation they deserve.

Wrongful Termination and Retaliatory Discharge

In many instances, an employer may fire an at-will employee (an employee without a contract) for any reason. However, the employee may have recourse to file a wrongful termination suit in situations such as:

• The firing was for a discriminatory cause such as age, race, pregnancy or sex.
• The termination was in retaliation for filing a legal claim for harassment, discrimination, an FMLA claim, a worker's comp claim, whistleblowing, or seeking to enforce another legal right.
• The employer failed to follow established policies in your termination
• Breach of contract

If you believe you were wrongfully fired, we can help you investigate a discrimination claim. If you feel you are a victim of harassment, we can advise you on the proper steps to take so that you can begin to build a case against your employer.

We strive to avoid costly litigation through negotiation and settlement but are prepared to take any case to trial. Our attorneys are aggressive in their pursuit of justice against disputes involving wrongful termination. It is our duty to ensure that your rights are protected—and that you are fairly compensated for any wrongdoing.

We normally take our employment cases on a contingent fee basis. If you do not recover for your claim, neither do we.

To speak with an experienced Michigan employment law attorney, please contact Raymond J. Sterling. Our lawyers would be happy to consult with you regarding your case.