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Employment contracts define your compensation, benefits, job responsibilities, and termination rights. When your employer fails to honor these agreements, you may face lost wages, damaged reputation, and career setbacks. Mercer Legal Group represents employees throughout Los Angeles and California in employment contract disputes, helping you enforce your rights and recover what you’re owed.
Our employment litigation attorneys handle breach of contract claims, severance disputes, and violations of non-compete agreements. We work closely with clients to evaluate the circumstances surrounding each dispute and pursue the most favorable outcome through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation in state or federal court.
Our firm represents employees in contract disputes involving:
Executive Contracts & Severance Corporate officers and executives often have complex employment agreements covering compensation, severance package terms, and stock options. We help clients negotiate and enforce such agreements.
Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Agreements California law significantly limits non-compete agreements. We advise employees on whether restrictive covenants are enforceable and defend against claims from a former employer attempting to prevent employees from pursuing new opportunities.
Collective Bargaining Agreements Union employees may have employment claims arising from violations of collective bargaining agreements. We handle disputes involving arbitration provisions and contract interpretation.
Trade Secrets & Intellectual Property Disputes often arise when a former employee is accused of misappropriating trade secrets or violating intellectual property provisions. We defend employee’s claims and challenge overbroad restrictions.
Employment contract disputes involve complex legal issues under California employment law. An experienced employment contract disputes lawyer can:
Attempting to resolve a contract dispute without legal counsel often puts employees at a disadvantage. Employers have legal teams protecting their interests—you deserve the same level of representation.
California provides strong protections for employees. Business & Professions Code Section 16600 makes non-compete agreements generally unenforceable. The Labor Code requires employers to honor compensation terms, and employees terminated in violation of contract terms may recover damages. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission handles certain employment claims, and some disputes proceed to federal court.
The value of employment contract disputes depends on your employment agreements, duration of breach, and lost compensation. Damages may include back pay, lost benefits, future earnings, severance owed, and attorney fees in some cases. Each contract dispute requires analysis—we provide honest guidance about potential outcomes and litigation costs.
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Mercer Legal Group focuses on employment law and represents employees exclusively—not employers. Our attorneys understand the tactics companies use and how to counter them.
Our employment litigation attorneys have handled contract disputes involving executives, sales professionals, tech workers, and union members across California. We take cases to arbitration and federal court when necessary, with a track record of favorable outcomes for clients facing breach of contract, wrongful termination, and severance disputes.
Our employment litigation attorneys take a strategic approach:
We handle negotiating employment agreements, defending against employer claims, and seeking damages for contract violations.
If your employer has breached your employment contract, don’t wait to seek legal counsel. California law imposes deadlines for filing employment claims.
Call (818) 900-7852 to speak with an employment dispute attorney.
Serving Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and clients throughout California.
A breach of an employment contract happens when one side fails to meet their duties. This includes not paying wages, not providing benefits, or changing job assignments without permission.
Evidence of a breach of contract includes the employment contract, correspondence between parties, and other documentation showing how the contract was breached. An experienced lawyer can help you gather and present this proof.
Employment contract dispute victims may receive lost earnings, benefits, emotional distress damages, and punitive penalties. Compensation depends on your case and how the dispute affected your job and well-being. An employment litigation attorney can help you to achieve compensation.
State and case-specific statutes of limitations apply to employment contract dispute claims. A quick consultation with an employment contract conflicts attorney will help you file your case on time.
Some severance agreements allow you to bring a claim, depending on the terms and circumstances of your case. To understand your rights and choices, consult an experienced employment litigation attorney about the severance agreement.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles, California, for advice specific to your situation.
