The Shimoda Law Corp. has experience in the following areas of the law:

This body of law encompasses overtime, payment of proper wages, vacation pay, commissions and bonuses, meal and rest breaks, accurate pay statements, illegal deductions, misclassification of independent contractors, and much more.  

This is an ever evolving area of the law.  Employees who are actually disabled - meaning that they are limited in a major life activity (e.g., standing, sitting, eating, sleeping) - are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace, so long as the accommodation will allow the employee to perform his/her essential functions of the job.  The question of what is a "reasonable accommodation" makes this area extremely tricky.  Further, employers have a duty, once put on notice of the disability, to have a good faith discussion with the employee about potential accommodations and the employees limitations.  Failure to do so, in and of itself, can result in liability to the company.  

At a time when there is much strife in the world, and our government sending troops abroad, the Uniformed Services Employment Reinstatement Rights Act (USERRA) can bring a peace of mind to those who serve our country proudly. This law is extremely timely and effective in guaranteeing our troops, who leave for extended duty or even several days training, a job when they return. It also punishes employers who discriminate against employees because of their affiliation with the military. Whether you are a reservist, national guard, or a uniformed soldier, USERRA and other state laws will likely protect you when you are in the service of this country. 

These laws protect employees and their jobs when they or immediate family members suffer from serious health conditions, and allows employees bonding time with their newborn or adopted children.  Although employers are receiving more and more training in this area, both laws contain a myriad of regulations and interpretations that causes legal problems between employers and employees.  

The Shimoda Law Corp. provides services in negotiating severance and other terms and conditions of the employee's employment.  Severance agreements are not mandated by any law.  However, companies will often offer severance in exchange of a waiver of all claims and rights that an employee knows of or may not know of.  An employee should carefully examine all of his/her rights before signing them away. 

Personal injury laws include automobile accidents, dog bits, slip and falls, assaults and battery, among others.  Mr. Shimoda is honest with his clients about the facts and potential recovery in each of their cases.  If there is an injury caused by negligence, Mr. Shimoda will advocate for his client and will obtain a fair result.    

The Shimoda Law Corp. has also handled personal injury on the job, which is not covered by workers compensation.  For example, when an employer fails to obtain workers compensation for its employees and an employee becomes injured, the law allows the injured employee to file a lawsuit against his/her employer directly for those injuries.  In many instances, a court can also award attorney's fees and costs.  Further, intentional battery and assault in the workplace may not be covered by workers compensation.