Employment law covers a range of legal issues and grievances against employers. It is the area of law focused on the employer-employee relationship and its accompanying rights and responsibilities. Employment law deals with everything the employer-employee relationship involves, from civil rights to workplace safety. Any injuries, illnesses, issues or infringements of employee rights can fall under the umbrella of employment law.
Employment law covers every aspect of the workplace: hiring, training, retention, discrimination, harassment, civil rights, workplace safety, the work environment, firing, business contracts, employment agreements, medical leave, defamation, wages, overtime, whistleblowing and retaliation. It can cover cases related to a hostile work environment, California’s at-will employment laws, or age discrimination.