Oakland Employment Lawyers
Serving Employees & Employers throughout the Bay Area
American workers are diligent, industrious, and tireless in their pursuit of professional success. Sadly, many employees give so much of their time and energy to employers who ultimately fail to uphold their obligation to maintain a safe and secure environment in which to work.
Fortunately, there are numerous federal and state laws that govern the workplace and ensure that all employees’ rights are protected—and Benton Employment Law is here to uphold them.
What Types of Employment Law Cases Do We Handle?
Trial attorney and the firm’s founder Chambord Benton-Hayes represents employees whose rights have been violated in the course of their employment under:
- The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- And other federal and state laws
An Advocate for Employees
At Benton Employment Law, we are tenacious and persistent in our efforts to hold employers accountable for maintaining positive workplaces. Attorney Benton-Hayes is a zealous advocate for those who are suffering an inherently intimidating, offensive, or hostile working environment.
Representation for Employees in the Bay Area
We are particularly passionate about fighting for the rights of those who lack economic opportunity and fair treatment. Too often, employee-employer relationships are one-sided, with the employer holding all the leverage. Our goal is to restore the balance and bargaining power to reduce this inherent vulnerability.
Guidance for Businesses to Avoid Workplace Discrimination
Of course, our Oakland employment law firm is also available to business owners who require assistance implementing fair and lawful policies that protect both their business and their employees’ rights.
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Offering Comprehensive & Creative Representation
Attorney Chambord Benton-Hayes has spent over a decade fighting for the rights of individuals and businesses across Northern California.
While working for the San Francisco office of an international law firm, she defended big names such as:
- Apple
- And Tesla
Now, Attorney Benton-Hayes focuses on protecting the rights of employees and employers at her own practice. She has been recognized for her work by receiving accolades such as:
- “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®
- And “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.”
She has also been lauded by many satisfied clients—just see what they have to say!
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"She was thorough and had a strong attention to detail."- Beth S.
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"Without hesitation, I highly recommend"
Because of her expertise in employment law, along with her experience and guidance, I was able to come out a winner in a situation that could have been detrimental for me.- LaTonya W.
Why Trust Us?
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Service OrientedAttorney Benton-Hayes dedicates her time to local causes, such as serving as the President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California. This organization encourages Black women to support their peers by networking as well as prioritizes giving back to their communities.
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ExperiencedWorking for some of the world’s largest companies—like Google, Apple, and Tesla—has provided Attorney Benton-Hayes with valuable, in-depth experience and given our firm a unique perspective when handling employment law cases.
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AttentiveWe prioritize our client's needs and make sure to handle every case with high attention to detail. Our representation is always tailored to each client, which helps us to better resolve cases in a manner that puts your goals and needs first.
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EmpatheticOur firm will provide you with the support you need both inside and outside of the courtroom. We are available to our clients throughout the duration of their cases for whatever you need.
Where Proven Experience Will Work in Your Favor
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Achieved settlement disability discrimination case.
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Achieved settlement on alleged systemic sexual harassment class action
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DFEH and the EEOC
2011-2020
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Discrimination settlement.
Achieved settlement on contentious matter on behalf of vehicle company and employee alleging racial and disability discrimination related to medical marijuana.
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Employment Law Training
Trained thousands of executives, managers, doctors, attorneys, and employees on ADA compliance, anti-harassment and discrimination, and other labor and employment law issues.
