Irvine Employment Fraud Lawyer

Irvine Employment Fraud Attorney

Employment fraud can cause job applicants and employees to lose a substantial amount of money. An Irvine employment fraud lawyer can help you take action against the employer who caused your losses.

Trust Aitken Campbell Heikaus Weaver, LLP

Here at Aitken Campbell Heikaus Weaver, LLP, we believe in workers’ rights and standing up for those who have been harmed by their employers or potential employers. We have a substantial history of representing clients facing employment fraud across Southern California. If you believe that your employer made fraudulent claims that lost you money, we are here to help.

Why Hire an Employment Fraud Lawyer?

There are more than 22,000 companies with business licenses in Irvine, California, including major companies like Edwards Lifesciences, Broadcom, and Rivian Automotive. Most of them treat employees well and provide truthful information to job applicants, but every town is home to some unscrupulous businesses that use employment fraud to benefit financially from their workers. If you’ve fallen prey to one of them, you can hire an employment fraud lawyer to help.

Your Irvine employment fraud attorney can:

• Explain employment fraud laws
• Review recruitment orders, salary guarantees, and relocation promises
• Pursue compensation for lost wages, unfulfilled bonuses, and moving expenses
• Negotiate a settlement with your employer
• Represent you in court

An Irvine employment lawyer can protect your rights and interests throughout the legal process. Having legal representation is the most effective way to support a positive outcome in your case and make sure that your employer is subject to the employment fraud penalties imposed by law.

Fraudulent Inducement

One of the most common forms of employment fraud is fraudulent inducement of employment. This occurs when employers make false statements to prospective or current employees that convince them to take or continue working at jobs that they would not have otherwise. To prove fraudulent inducement of employment, you must show that:

• An employer intentionally misrepresented the facts.
• Their misrepresentation directly influenced your decision to accept or continue working at a job.
• You used the information that was misrepresented to decide whether to take or continue working at the job.
• You suffered tangible losses.

Under California Labor Code 970, misrepresentations prohibited by law include those regarding:

• The type of job you are offered: If the position you were offered is not the one that you find yourself working in once you are hired, that could be a sign that you’ve fallen prey to employment fraud.
• The duration of the job: If you are told that you are being hired for a long-term position, but the job is actually of a short-term nature, that also constitutes employment fraud.
• The pay or other compensation for the job: If your employer or potential employer promises you a certain salary or benefits package but fails to deliver on those promises, you may recover compensation.
• The housing conditions for the job: If you are relocating for the job, your employer cannot lie to you about the housing or sanitary conditions nearby.
• Whether there is an active strike or lockout: Employers are required to disclose active strikes or lockouts occurring at their companies to prospective employees.

If your employer made one or more of these misrepresentations and they led you to take or continue working at a job, and that led to economic losses, we can help you pursue compensation.

Damages Available

Under California Labor Code 972, you may be awarded twice your actual damages if you were misled into moving for a job in California, as long as the misrepresentations made by your employer violated California Labor Code 970. Your employer may also be subject to criminal penalties.

To make sure you receive 100% of the damages to which you are entitled, you should keep copies of pay stubs, relocation expenses, communications with employers, and employment agreements. We can help you collect the evidence required to prove your damages in your employment fraud case.

FAQs About Irvine, CA Employment Fraud Laws

Can I File a Civil Claim Against My Employer for Firing Me for an Unfair or Untrue Reason in Irvine?

You cannot generally file a civil claim against your employer for firing you for an unfair or untrue reason in Irvine because it is an at-will employment state. However, you may have been terminated wrongfully if your firing was related to a protected trait, such as race, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. You may also have a claim if you were fired in retaliation for reporting wage theft, safety violations, or harassment, or for taking legally protected leave.

How Much Does It Cost to File a Claim Against Someone for Employment Fraud in Irvine?

How much it costs to file a claim against someone for employment fraud in Irvine depends on the complexity of your case. Expect to pay court filing fees, service fees, and attorney fees. Some attorneys charge hourly fees, while others work on contingency, taking a percentage of your settlement with no upfront costs.

What Is Considered Employment Fraud?

Practices that are considered employment fraud include recruitment scams targeting job seekers and misrepresentations made by employers to workers. These can include lying about salaries, bonuses, or job performance, hiding workplace conditions, or intentionally misclassifying workers to evade taxes and legal benefits. Deceptions by employees on applications can also be considered employment fraud.

Can I File a Claim Against My Employer for Stress and Anxiety in California?

You can file a claim against your employer for stress and anxiety in California if it is tied to unlawful workplace conduct. General job stress, tough management, or heavy workloads don’t meet the legal threshold for civil claims. Your anxiety or distress must stem from unlawful discrimination, illegal harassment, retaliation, or a wrongful termination.

Your Irvine Employment Fraud Lawyer

If you believe that your employer has committed employment fraud, don’t let them get away with it. You can work with an Irvine employment fraud lawyer to seek compensation for the damages you have suffered.

The team here at Aitken Campbell Heikaus Weaver, LLP, is here to help. We have over four decades of combined experience in representing clients and have helped employees file employment fraud claims against their unscrupulous employers. We can handle both Federal and state cases. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation regarding your employment fraud case.