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Maya L. Serkova
Serendib Law Firm
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Practice Area
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Russian: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Serendib Law Firm
- Current
Education
- Whittier Law School
- J.D.
- Honors: Cum Laude; CELA Fellowship; Dean's List; CALI Award for Excellence; Trial Advocacy Honors Board
- Activities: Member of Employment Law Society
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A.
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Professional Associations
- Orange County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Los Angeles Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- California Employment Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- State Bar of California # 307025
- Member
- - Current
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Speaking Engagements
- The Ethics of a PAGA Action, The Ethics of a PAGA Action, California Employment Lawyers Association Web platform
- California Employment Lawyers Association
- The Ethics of a PAGA Action
Legal Answers
105 Questions Answered
- Q. What can I do about racial comments from my manager at work
- A: You need to inform your employer, preferably in writing. Your employer then has a duty to prevent discrimination and harassment at the work place.
If still nothing is done and the racial comments continue after you have informed your employer, it means your employer may be failing to meet its duty and there may be a potential recourse. I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial consultations and thereafter may take your case on a contingency basis, meaning you do not have to pay attorney’s fees unless and until there is a positive outcome for you. ... Read More
- Q. Is it legal to fire an employee after 10 years of good performance because he violated a company policy on it's 2nd day?
- A: In California, all employees are considered at-will unless there is a contract to the contrary. At-will employment means the employer may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, provided it does not violate anti-discrimination laws.
That said, however, if the employer terminates the employee because the employee requested and took paid leave, that would not be lawful. In a word, more facts would need to be known to determine if you have meritorious claims against your former employer.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer ... Read More
- Q. What can i do about not getting paid minimum wage? And quitting because the owner refused to give me a raise?
- A: You are entitled to the minimum wage compensation for all hours worked. You may also be entitled to derivate Labor Code violations and penalties.
You also may be entitled to loss of wages if you can prove constructive termination. A claim for constructive termination occurs when the employer's conduct effectively forces an employee to resign. These types of claims are fact-specific. A lot of details need to be known to evaluate if you have meritorious claims.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial consultations and thereafter may take ... Read More
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