The attorneys at Leigh Law Group represent employees in a number of
employment related matters. Many if not most of our clients are public school
employees both certificated and non-certificated. However, we represent both private
and public sector employees in a wide range of litigation matters in court including
cases alleging wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment, as well
as various other statutory claims and similar matters. However, we also represent private employees.

Our wide range of employment representation for both public and private employees includes representation of claims in court and administrative proceedings on matters such as
wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and various other statutory claims.

Public School Teachers, Charter School Teachers,
Classified Employees Employment Representation

• Reduction in force proceedings
• Teacher and classified employee dismissals
• Teacher non-reelections
• Represent school district employees in administrative
  appeals of benefit changes/denials under CalPERS and STRS
• PERB hearings
• Prepare memoranda for local union organizations on
  complex education matters
• Work with employees of charter schools who have been
  wrongfully terminated or who have a potential disability
  discrimination claim
• Provide back up assistance to local union representatives
  on collective bargaining matters including appearing at arbitrations
• Represent teacher and classified employees who have
  been discriminated against because of a disability
• Negotiate employee transfers
• Provide guidance to teachers on all areas related to their
  employment including classification and certification issues
  

General Employment

• Family Medical Leave Act
• California Family Rights Act
• Wrongful Termination
• Pregnancy Leave
• Employment Discrimination:
  ADA and FEHA claims