Employment Law

Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace occurs when employees are treated unfairly due to protected characteristics such as age, disability, gender, pregnancy, or sexual orientation. Federal laws like Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provide strong protections against workplace bias.

Worker Misclassification

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is one of the most common ways employers deny workers overtime pay, benefits, and workplace protections. Misclassification affects industries ranging from healthcare and technology to construction and the gig economy.

Workplace Harassment

Harassment—whether sexual harassment or harassment based on race, disability, or another protected trait—creates a hostile work environment. Employees have the right to work in a safe, respectful setting free from intimidation, inappropriate conduct, or retaliation.

Wage and Hour Violations

Employers are legally required to comply with federal and state wage laws. Violations may include unpaid overtime, improper deductions, or failure to pay minimum wage. Common wage and hour disputes involve:

• Meal break violations
• Overtime pay violations
• Illegal deductions
• Tip violations
• Rest break violations
• Minimum wage violations
• Unpaid wage violations

Wrongful Termination

An employee may not be fired for unlawful reasons such as discrimination, retaliation, or reporting misconduct. Wrongful termination claims seek to hold employers accountable for illegal firings and can result in reinstatement, back pay, and damages.

Employees who succeed in employment law claims may be entitled to:

• Back pay and front pay – Compensation for lost income and future earnings.
• Reinstatement – Returning to their previous position.
• Compensatory and punitive damages – Damages for emotional harm or to punish unlawful conduct.
• Policy changes and workplace reforms – Ensuring violations do not continue.
• Attorneys’ fees and costs – Recoverable under many employment statutes.

Litigation can be time‑consuming and public, but it provides a structured process with strong procedural protections.

• They were covered by an applicable employment law.
• The employer engaged in unlawful conduct, such as discrimination, harassment, misclassification, wage theft, or retaliation.
• The violation caused harm, either financial or personal.
• Evidence may include employment records, payroll documents, internal communications, witness statements, and performance reviews.

Miller Shah LLP represents employees nationwide in employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, and wrongful termination. The firm also pursues class and collective actions to address widespread workplace violations. With extensive experience in employment litigation, Miller Shah helps workers enforce their rights and obtain meaningful remedies under both federal and state laws.