New Mexico Employment Law Attorney

The assistance and representation of a New Mexico employment lawyer can help you prevent legal problems, protect your rights and recover losses incurred due to violations of employment law. Whether you are an employee or employer, it is imperative you have skilled legal guidance in matters relating to discrimination, harassment, wages, overtime, contracts and more. Should you need to take legal action or defend your company against such action, your legal counsel can thoroughly prepare your case and advocate for your best interests with the most effective approach for your situation.

Protecting Your Rights Under Employment Law

Our firm represents employers and employees across the gamut of employment law issues. We can assist you with matters such as:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) The EEOC enforces laws relating to employment discrimination, harassment, employer retaliation and similar issues throughout the country. Hiring, training, promotions, firing, wages and benefits are all addressed by the Commission, whether they involve private sector employers, employment agencies, labor unions or local or state governments. Read about Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...

Audits The best way to address legal problems regarding employment law is to take appropriate measures to avoid them. Having a legal professional regularly conduct an audit of your company's policies and procedures ensures you are in compliance and your current method of operation reflects changes in state and federal law. Learn more about audits...

Administrative Charges Administrative charges of discrimination, harassment or retaliation must be filed with the relevant state or federal agency within certain time limits to be allowed per the restrictions of the law. We represent employers in the fight against such charges and will be by your side throughout the entire process. Read about administrative charges...

Contracts Employment contracts are vital for the protection of your company and demand sound legal advice to ensure your interests are accounted for and you are in compliance with the law. Issues such as duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, length of employment, grounds for termination and more must be precisely defined based on a thorough understanding of the law. Learn about contracts...

Handbooks As an employer, it is vital you know your legal obligations and restrictions regarding employees, otherwise you risk being charged with legal violations and their potentially costly consequences. These requirements must also be incorporated into your regular operations. Our firm can assist you in this regard by ensuring you have the relevant handbooks necessary to achieve this. Read more about handbooks...

Litigation If you are being litigated against, representation by a skilled attorney is vital. Our firm can guide you through the entire process, thoroughly prepare your case, and fight relentlessly for your rights. We regularly practice before various government agencies and in state and federal courts. Click here for more about litigation...

Training Employment discrimination can occur at any point of the employment process, from hiring to firing and all aspects in between, including employee training. If training preference decisions adversely affect employees by being based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or similar, legal action is warranted. Read more about training...

Union Issues Labor unions must abide by certain laws and must also be addressed in accordance with specific regulations governing various employment matters. We can assist you with all your legal issues arising from union actions, whether you are initiating or responding to such action. Click here to learn more about union issues...

Wage and Hour Employment law very specifically defines wage and hour requirements to do with minimum wage, hours worked, breaks, overtime and other such matters. Employees may not be asked to work during unpaid breaks and must be compensated timely for the hours they have worked in alignment with the law. Read more about wage and hour claims...

Remedies for Employment Discrimination There are a variety of options available to remedy instances of employment discrimination or alleged discrimination. Our legal team can offer your firm legal advice as to how best to address such a situation, or represent your firm in negotiations or mediation, or action involving official complaints, hearings or litigation. Learn about remedies for employment discrimination...

Compensation When an employee has been or claims to have been discriminated against, harassed or otherwise treated unfairly and in violation of the law, he or she has the right to pursue compensation. This may cover financial losses incurred, emotional distress and more. Our firm can fight to protect your company from having to make unwarranted payments. Read more about compensation...

Punitive Damages In certain cases, pursuing punitive damages may be an option for an employee or group of employees whose rights have been violated by discrimination, harassment or other unfair and illegal treatment. Punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and act to prevent similar actions occurring in the future. We can fight to protect your company in such a situation. Learn more about punitive damages...

Pre-Employment/Personality Test Discrimination can occur during any state of the employment process, including before an individual has been hired. Advertisements for available positions, interviews, the application process and decisions regarding job offers must not be swayed by discrimination or unfair bias. Our firm can provide legal assistance regarding this matter if you feel your rights have been violated. Learn about pre-employment/personality test...

Class Action A class action is one in which legal action is taken on behalf of all members of a large group of people affected by the same issue. Our firm has had much success representing groups in class action lawsuits and will fight relentlessly for the justice you deserve. Click here for more about class action suits...

Contracts Understanding an employment contract before you agree to enter into it is absolutely vital in order to protect your rights. Our attorneys can review contracts on your behalf, as well as negotiate regarding changes as necessary. We can also offer assistance with issues relating to contracts into which you have already entered. Learn more about contracts...

Discrimination Employment discrimination is illegal, no matter where in the employment process it occurs - during hiring, firing, in relation to promotions, demotions, training, compensation or during day to day work activities. Actions taken against you based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other such issues are grounds for legal action. Read about discrimination...

Harassment Harassment consists of repeated actions or behavior, such as threats, offensive remarks or physical gestures which create an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. It may be carried out by your employer, a co-worker or someone not employed by your company but connected to your work. It can be physical, verbal, sexual or emotional in nature and warrants legal action. Learn about harassment...

Overtime Per the law, you are entitled to overtime for hours worked in excess of certain specified quantities in any given day or week. If your employer refuses to pay overtime rates when required or is delaying payment of overtime owed, speak to the attorneys at our firm about your legal rights and options. Read about overtime...

Retaliation The law specifically forbids your employer from taking retaliatory action in response to a complaint made by you regarding discrimination or harassment. Whether the complaint was to your company or a government body or you were involved in an investigation on the matter, your employer may not take action against you as a result. Read more about retaliation...

Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment may take various forms, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which creates an offensive or hostile work environment. When this type of behavior occurs regularly, you have grounds for legal action. Click here to read more about sexual harassment...

Wages Wages are covered by various laws which specify an exact minimum wage, when overtime rates must be applied, that payment must be made promptly and other such details. If you are having trouble receiving the full wages you are owed and in a timely manner, speak to our firm about how we can help. Learn more about wages...

Wrongful Termination Wrongful termination consists of any termination based on factors unrelated to one's job performance or other legal grounds, or in violation of the procedures legally required in such an action. If you believe your termination was influenced by your race, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation or similar personal factor, contact our firm. Learn about wrongful termination...

Adverse Employment Action In order to be classified as an adverse employment action and so allow certain legal steps to be taken to correct it, the issue about which you are complaining must satisfy certain criteria. To start, it must be significant in nature and more than an inconvenience or undesired change and there must be an objective basis for demonstrating the effects caused. Learn more about adverse employment actions...

Statutorily Protected Activity In order to preserve your rights and be able to prevail on a claim of discrimination or harassment, you must show that you engaged in statutorily protected activity. This may involve making a formal complain to your employer or the relevant authority but also covers certain other actions. Specific criteria must be met in order for the action to qualify as statutorily protected activity. Learn about statutorily protected activity...

Legal Help with Employment Law Matters

Moody & Warner has been officially recognized as leaders in employment law each year since 2005 by "Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business". We have helped countless individuals and companies take the needed actions to protect their rights and move forward with their legal issues soundly resolved. Our legal team is also proud of our work with class action lawsuits and is ready and willing to assist your group with their legal needs. With more than 50 years of experience, we use our knowledge and skill to find creative solutions for your circumstances and zealously pursue a positive outcome on your behalf.

For help at any stage of your employment law issue or concern, contact a New Mexico employment lawyer.