Pia Gallegos can get your employment problem resolved.​

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​​Pia Gallegos has extensively litigated in state courts, federal courts, the EEOC, and the MSPB to vindicate employees who have been harassed, discriminated against, and terminated. She knows how to put employment and civil rights laws to work for you. Ms. Gallegos also works to enforce the provisions of employee handbooks, holding employers accountable for the rules and promises they make to their personnel. Ms. Gallegos can ensure that you are fairly treated at work, and get the compensation you deserve if you are not.

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Wrongful Termination

Losing a job can have devastating consequences for you and your family. When the firing violates the law or a contractual agreement, prompt legal action is necessary to obtain appropriate relief. Ms. Gallegos has obtained strong results for wrongful termination victims in the Albuquerque area and throughout New Mexico. She has extensive knowledge of federal and state laws that govern relationships between workers and employers. If you've been dismissed from your job and suspect that something improper or illegal occurred, the Pia Gallegos Law Firm, P.C. offers the highest levels of legal representation and service.

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Harassment

If you are harassed at work due to your sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or for any other reason, Pia Gallegos Law Firm, P.C. gets the harassment to stop. Ms. Gallegos also seeks financial compensation for your pain and suffering. Whether you are harassed by your employer or by other employees, your employer can be held responsible for the unjust behavior and may be liable for damages.

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Discrimination

Workplace discrimination occurs in numerous forms. You may be fired, unfairly denied employment opportunities, refused equal treatment, or passed over for promotion. Discrimination may be based on factors including your:

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• Race

• Ethnicity

• Sex

• Disability

• Sexual orientation

• Age

• National origin

• Religion

• Sexual Identity

• Spousal Affiliation

 

Pia Gallegos Law Firm, P.C. gets her clients compensation for instances of employment discrimination. Ms. Gallegos is experienced in litigating State Protection Board appeals, federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) cases, and Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) cases. She can handle the most serious violations of your rights.

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Whistleblower Protection

You should feel confident in your ability to confront wrongdoing at your workplace without fear of retaliation. Pia Gallegos Law Firm, P.C. helps you get justice when your employer retaliates against you for exercising your rights. Whistleblowers are often covered by federal statutes which Ms. Gallegos knows how to effectively enforce. She helps you get compensation for any retaliatory act by your employer, including harassment, workplace isolation, and termination.

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Disciplinary Actions

Pia Gallegos Law Firm, P.C. can help you through the disciplinary process of your employer so that you can keep your job and maintain

a good record.

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Noncompete Agreements

Companies often require employees to sign documents agreeing not to work for a competing firm. During the term of one's employment, it is appropriate for a worker to avoid contact with a competitor. However, when these agreements, or covenants, extend beyond their departure, a former employee might be unfairly and unlawfully restricted from earning a living in their chosen field. Ms. Gallegos provides authoritative legal advice regarding noncompete agreements for workers in the Albuquerque area and throughout New Mexico. She offers the informed advocacy you require whether you previously executed a noncompete agreement or you've just been presented one to review.

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Severance Agreements

Losing a job can be incredibly stressful. The emotional and financial pressure you face is not conducive to making careful long-term legal decisions. Yet this is when many dismissed employees are presented with severance agreements where payment is offered in exchange for a waiver of your legal rights. If this happens to you, Pia Gallegos Law Firm, P.C. will evaluate potential claims against your employer so that you can have the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. Ms. Gallegos advises her clients of their options when presented with severance agreements.

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Wage & Overtime

If you and your fellow employees are non-managerial and non-professional, you are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a work week. Pia Gallegos Law Firm P.C. can file a class action lawsuit on your behalf to get you the back pay, liquidated damages and attorney fees you deserve.

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Unemployment Compensation

When you lose your job, unemployment insurance benefits can provide an essential financial cushion while you actively seek new employment. If you were terminated from your job as a result of job elimination or a layoff, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation. Ms. Gallegos works to secure the benefits you need when your application is denied or your former employer challenges your rights to compensation.

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