Tulare County Employment Lawyers

If you’re like most people, you spend the majority of your day at work so you can provide for yourself and your family. However, what happens if your employment suddenly ends without notice, either because you can no longer take the awful conditions or because your employer wrongfully terminates you?

The Nourmand Firm, APC, is dedicated to protecting and enforcing the rights of Tulare County employees. With more than 25 years of experience handling all types of harassment, wrongful termination and wage & hour claims, we understand that your job is more than a place where you spend eight hours a day; it’s part of your identity. We will fight hard to enforce your rights under state and federal law, seeking to hold your employer accountable for their unlawful employment actions. Our Tulare County employment lawyers are immediately available to meet with you to learn more about your situation and discuss how we can help.

Tulare County has a population of about 473,000 and an employment rate of just under 90 percent. As of April 2024, there were over 180,000 employed residents. While Tulare County residents work throughout the County as well as across Southern California, the largest employers in Tulare County include:

• Kaweah Health Care District — 5,000 employees
• County of Tulare — 4,000 employees
• Ruiz Foods Products, Inc. — 3,500 employees
• Walmart Distribution Center — 1,500 employees
• Porterville Developmental Center — 1,500 employees
• College of the Sequoias — 1,200 employees
• Sierra View District Hospital — 1,000 employees
• Land O'Lakes — 900 employees
• Setton Farms — 800 employees
• Amazon Distribution — 700 employees
• UPS — 600 employees
• Adventist Health Community Care — 500 employees
• Visalia Unified School District — 2,800 employees

While both state and federal law provide important rights to employees, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) provides much greater protection than the various federal employment laws. Under California law, the following are among the most common employment law claims.

Discrimination — If you are treated unfairly at work because of your race, gender, age, religion, or another protected characteristic, you may have a discrimination claim. This includes being passed over for promotions or being given worse job assignments because of who you are.

Sexual Harassment — Sexual harassment involves unwanted advances, comments, or behavior of a sexual nature. If a coworker or boss makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe because of inappropriate comments or actions, this may be sexual harassment.

Wrongful Termination — If you are fired from your job for illegal reasons, such as retaliation for reporting discrimination or refusing to do something illegal, you might have a wrongful termination claim. This type of claim addresses unfair job loss.

Wage & Hour — Wage and hour claims arise when an employer does not pay you the wages you are owed, including overtime pay, or if they make you work off the clock. These claims ensure that you are compensated fairly for your time and work.

Class Action Claims — Class action claims involve a group of employees who are treated similarly unfairly by the same employer. This can include widespread issues like unpaid wages or systematic discrimination affecting many workers.

If you believe you may have one of these employment claims, it’s important to consult with a Tulare County employment lawyer to understand your rights and options.

If you were recently fired or subject to unacceptable workplace conditions, it is important that you understand your rights and know how to pursue them. At the Nourmand Firm, APC, we take great pride in aggressively advocating on behalf of employees—and only employees. This means our loyalty is not divided because we never represent employers. To learn more and to schedule a free consultation today, call the Nourmand Firm, APC, at 800-700-WAGE or complete our secure online contact form, and one of our Tulare County employment attorneys will reach out to you shortly.