FAQs
TONG LAW provides legal services in English and Mandarin Chinese. We understand that discussing complex legal matters in your native language can be crucial for clear communication. Our bilingual capabilities ensure you can fully understand your legal options and make informed decisions about your case.
Legal matters require careful attention and preparation to provide you with accurate, valuable advice. Scheduling consultations allows us to review your case materials beforehand, research relevant laws, and dedicate uninterrupted time to your specific situation. This approach ensures you receive thorough, well-informed guidance rather than rushed or incomplete advice.
After your initial consultation, if we determine we can help with your case, we’ll provide you with a detailed fee agreement explaining our services and costs. Once you sign the agreement and pay any required retainer, we’ll begin working on your case immediately. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process with regular updates and clear communication about next steps.
No, federal and state laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who report harassment, discrimination, or other illegal workplace conduct. Retaliation can include termination, demotion, reduced hours, hostile treatment, or other adverse actions. If you experience retaliation after making a complaint, document these actions immediately and contact our office. Retaliation claims are serious legal violations that we can help you address.
TONG LAW specializes in employment law and business law matters. In our employment practice, we exclusively represent employees in matters regarding workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, severance negotiations, employment contract issues. In our business practice, we litigate business cases and consult with small to medium sized businesses in supporting their business formation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
The initial consultation at TONG LAW is a standalone, fee based hour long confidential meeting where we discuss your legal concerns, review relevant documents, assess the strength of your case, and explain your options. While no client and attorney relationship is established at this point, this consultation is necessary because it allows us to understand the specifics of your situation, determine how we can best assist you, and provide you with our tailored assessment based on the information we are provided during the meeting. It also gives you the opportunity to evaluate whether our firm is the right fit for your needs.
Document everything immediately by writing down dates, times, witnesses, and details of discriminatory incidents. Save any relevant emails, texts, or other communications. Report the discrimination to HR or management following your company’s procedures, if safe to do so. Contact our office promptly, as there are strict deadlines for filing discrimination claims. The sooner you act, the better we can protect your rights and preserve important evidence.
As a California employee, you have the right to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, religion, or disability. You’re entitled to fair wages, including overtime pay when applicable, and a safe working environment. You have the right to take legally protected leave for medical or family reasons, and you cannot be retaliated against for exercising your legal rights or reporting violations. The specific rights available to you depend on your employment situation, which we can discuss in detail during a consultation.
