Employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination and overtime violations are among the most common employment law matters affecting California workers. No matter what the legal issue, people deserve to have a California employment lawyer who will advocate for their rights. For over sixteen years, our labor and employment law firm has been advocating for the interests of those facing workplace disputes. We are available to handle a variety of employment claims and discrimination cases, including those involving sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, sex discrimination or any other form of unlawful discrimination. Our practice is not limited to employment law claims, however; we also handle real estate claims, various civil disputes, and entertainment legal issues.

Have you been sexually harassed at work, wrongfully terminated, or discriminated against for your race, religion or another protected class? If so, contact our California Employment Law Firm today for a free case review. Our Law Firm focuses primarily on protecting the rights of employees throughout California. No one deserves to suffer from an abusive and hostile work environment. We will file claims against your employer to get you the compensation you deserve. We’ll fight anyone, anywhere, anytime, including the largest corporations, and public employers.

What should you do if you are a victim of employment discrimination or harassment?

• Do not panic
• Do not quit
• Do not strike back
• Document all information
• Do not sign anything

Call our California labor lawyers for a free case evaluation.

If you need to speak with an accessible and experienced employment law attorney about a legal concern, such as disability discrimination or whistle blowing, contact us today at 866-733-5936.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employment Law is the body of laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which address the legal rights of and restrictions on working people and their organizations, or employees and employers.

As such, employment law mediates many aspects of the relationship between trade unions, employers and employees. This Law Office works with individual labor law which concerns an employee's rights at work and through the employee's contract for work. California has been a forerunner in enacting laws to protect an employee's rights at work and employee rights have been integral to the social and economic development since the industrial revolution.

Employment Law is generally sub-divided into areas related to the contract of employment, wage and hour (minimum wage and working time), health and safety, anti-discrimination (age, disability, race, national origin/ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy), anti-harassment, anti-retaliation, and wrongful termination (unfair dismissal).

DISCRIMINATION

Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh has represented individuals with respect to their discrimination claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), which includes discrimination because of:

• Race
• Religious Creed
• Color
• National Origin
• Ancestry
• Physical Disability
• Mental Disability
• Medical Condition
• Marital Status
• Sex
• Age
• Sexual Orientation

We understand the issues involved and obtain a fair and just financial remedy for our clients in this area. We also work with other State, Federal, County, and City laws regarding this area and know how to make an impact.

HARASSMENT

Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh is extremely proud of the fact that we have represented individuals with respect to their hostile work environment and sexual harassment claims as well. We understand the issues involved and are here to help. We know how to make an impact in this area and we do what it takes to obtain the fair and just financial remedies our clients deserve.

We have obtained large monetary settlements for many harassment victims. We know how to put the facts together, strategize, litigate and do what it takes to obtain the most favorable results for our clients. We have resolved claims through negotiation and mediation. We recognize that witnesses are often the key to a successful litigation, so we have an investigator that we work with to help.

We have been able to achieve just results for clients in many different professions and workplaces. From car dealerships to investment banks, we take hostile work environment harassment and sexual harassment seriously. We get results for our clients.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh has proudly represented gay and lesbian clients in issues including workplace harassment, contract issues and other employment related claims. We seek to promote justice and equality for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans genders in all professions and workplaces. We know this area of the law well and are concerned about you and your claims.

DISCRIMINATION

Whether you have been discriminated against on the basis of your sex, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, obligation to serve in United States Armed Forces, or any other protected classification, Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh will fight hard for your rights. At Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh, we attack all areas of employment discrimination with the emphasis and urgency that such violations of the law mandate under federal, state, county and city laws. We help you fill out your Department of Fair Employment and Housing complaint of discrimination forms. We guide you through the pursuit of your claims in civil court under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act [Government Code § 12940 et seq.] and the California Constitution. We have handled a myriad of discrimination claims under federal, state, county and city laws. We advocate for early resolution of disputes through negotiations and mediations. We are known to paint a realistic picture of the case at our first meeting.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS / RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh reviews and negotiates thousands of employment contracts, ranging from multi-million dollar deals to basic agreements. Restrictive covenants, including non-compete and non-solicit agreements, are often requested by employers. Depending on your circumstances, they may or may not be enforceable. In any event, Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh will negotiate the agreements' terms and attempt to get you the best arrangement practicable.

SEVERANCE PACKAGES

We understand the unique legal issues and circumstances that executive and senior level management employees face from contract law to bonus disputes to "whistle blower" statutes. Each career move you make, whether internally at your present workplace or when exiting and moving to a new organization, represents a potential opportunity for you. Transitions can bring upward and positive change, but there is always the possibility that you are losing out on or missing an important and potentially substantial benefit. It is critical for you to explore each and every avenue for possible gain as you leave one employment position for another. Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh can provide the insight and evaluation you may need. It may be important and worthwhile to consult with an attorney with experience handling exit situations to negotiate with your employer and bring you the best possible package.

OVERTIME PAY

Many employees are not properly compensated for well-deserved and hard-earned overtime pay. Employees are often misclassified as exempt from overtime pay. Other times, employees are simply not paid for all their hours worked. Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh can evaluate your case and fight for your wages. Please call us if you think you are entitled to overtime pay.

Entertainment law, sometimes called media law, is a term for a mix of more traditional categories of law with a focus on providing legal services to the Entertainment Industry. The principal areas of Entertainment Law overlap substantially with the well-known and conventional field of intellectual property law.

But generally speaking the practice of entertainment law often involves questions of employment/labor law, bankruptcy law, securities, agency, intellectual property (copyright/trademark/right of publicity), insurance, immigration, and much of the work is transaction-based, i.e. drafting contracts, negotiating, mediating, and such. Some situations may lead to arbitration or litigation.

Entertainment law is generally sub-divided into the following areas related to the types of activities that have their own specific trade unions, production techniques, rules, customs, case law, and negotiation strategies: film, music, television and radio, theatre, multimedia, publishing, visual arts and design, and defamation (libel and slander), personality rights, and privacy rights issues also arise in entertainment law, as well as life rights.

Music Law is the body of laws that address the music industry and the various methods that help musicians transform their dreams into a business where they can actually earn an income. The entire music industry is held together by contracts - as to who was supposed to do what, by when and how much he/she would get paid for it. Initial deals and agreements that come up orally must be clarified and solidified in a workable contract in writing. This ensures that all parties understand what they are getting into before committing - producers, record companies, managers, talent agents, business managers and promoters. It involves laws governing music contracts, music publishing, music copyright and performing rights.

Sports Law is an amalgam of laws that apply to athletes and the sports they play. It is not a single legal topic with generally applicable principles. Sports law touches on a variety of matters, including contract, tort, agency, antitrust, constitutional, labor, trademark, and different forms of discrimination, such as sex discrimination. Some laws depend on the status of the athlete, some laws differ according to the sport, and some laws vary for other reasons. It encompasses a multitude areas of law brought together in unique ways. Issues such as antitrust, contracts, and torts are quite common. Sports Law can be roughly divided into the areas of amateur, professional, and international sports. The distinction between a professional and amateur athlete is somewhat tenuous. So-called "amateur" student/athletes at universities often receive scholarships and other forms of compensation. Also, keep in mind that even though an athlete may be defined as an amateur by one organization, he or she may not be an amateur according to another.

Intellectual Property Law/Copyright/Trademark consists of those laws that govern any intangible asset that that consists of human knowledge and ideas. Some examples are copyrights, trademarks, and software. Intellectual property rights may be a business's most valuable asset in today's increasingly competitive and globalized marketplace. Trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, copyrights and trade dress must be carefully protected. Technology and intangible assets must be exploited to realize the typically untapped commercial value they represent. Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh works to protect intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, and assists clients to exploit their commercial potential.

Corporate Formation involves helping the client in forming a corporation or a limited liability company, depending on what the persons or entities incorporating wish to accomplish. For example, some jurisdictions have statutes that grant liability protection to the officers and directors but these statutes need to be specifically invoked before they apply to the business entity. However, formation of an LLC or a corporation is only the beginning of a business. Our services are oriented toward an ongoing relationship with the client. Regarding formation of a Limited Liability Company, there is the initial consultation regarding its structure as well as other available corporate structures and alternatives; the drafting and filing of the Articles of Organization; the explaining of basic taxation as a partnership; the preparing the Operating Agreement; the obtaining of the tax identification number (SS4 - EIN Number); the preparing and filing the initial Statement of Information with the state of California; the qualification of initial issue securities with Department of Corporations (filing § 25102F Form; exemption from Security for a limited private offering); the capitalization of the company and issuance of Membership Interest Certificates; and the explanation of bank accounts for company. Regarding formation of a Corporation, there is the initial consultation regarding corporate structure, shareholders, etc.; the drafting and filing the Articles of Incorporation; the acting as Incorporator pending election of Board of Directors; the preparation of the Bylaws; the preparation of the minutes of the first meeting of shareholders, including election of Directors; the preparation of the minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Directors, including appointment of officers; the capitalization of the company, and issuance of stock and entering into ledger; the qualification of initial issue securities with Department of Corporations (filing § 25102F Form); the obtaining of the tax identification number (EIN number), the domestic stock statement, the "S” corporation #2553 election form, and concluding with an explanation that the corporation is responsible for yearly annual chores.

Contract Law consists of laws that govern all contracts in whatever area a contract is created between parties. In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. Breach of contract is recognized by the law and remedies can be provided. A contract can be in writing or can be oral. As long as the good or service provided is legal, any oral agreement between two parties can constitute a binding legal contract. We work in contract review, contract drafting, and contract disputes.

Real Estate Law encompasses State statutes and laws, as well as property law matters. Our real estate law practice includes a wide variety of legal issues relating to acquiring, financing, developing, managing, constructing, leasing and selling commercial and residential real property of all kinds, including: 1) Real estate transactions relating to representation, litigation, consultation and negotiation of mortgages, mortgage re-financing, reverse mortgages, 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, residential purchase and sale agreements, commercial purchase and sale agreements, residential leases, and commercial leases (e.g., office, medical building, restaurant, industrial property, or shopping center); 2) Real estate disputes, including disputes over adverse possession, prescriptive easements, eminent domain, condemnation, property taxes, title and boundaries, views, trees, branches, party walls, fences, as well as nuisance, trespass and encroachment, as well as sale disputes (e.g., breach of contract, specific performance, non-disclosure, fraud or misrepresentation); and 3) Real estate broker issues, including claims against and defense of real estate brokers and agents including negligence, fraud/misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, disclosure obligations.

Bankruptcy Law involves that federally authorized procedure by which a debtor—an individual, corporation, or municipality— is relieved of total liability for its debts by making court-approved arrangements for their partial repayment. Once considered a shameful last resort, bankruptcy in the United States is emerging as an acceptable method of resolving serious financial troubles. The goal of our bankruptcy practice is to allow the debtor to have a "fresh start," and the creditor to be repaid. Through bankruptcy Chapters 7 and 13, debtors liquidate their assets or restructure their finances to fund their debts. Bankruptcy law provides that individual debtors may keep certain exempt assets, such as a home, a car, and common household goods, thus maintaining a basic standard of living while working to repay creditors. We primarily work with debtors who qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Mediation Services involves a mediation facilitated by an impartial party with the intent of reaching a settlement of your dispute. Mediation is a court approved alternative to litigation. Through mediation a dispute can be resolved more quickly and efficiently, with an outcome that YOU determine. Court is costly and time consuming and mediation provides options that are not available in a courtroom. Attorney Jay W. MacIntosh at Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh is here to guide you through the process of mediation while facilitating an outcome that is acceptable to all parties. For information on mediation options in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, contact Jay W. MacIntosh.

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Los Angeles, California Employment Attorney, call the Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh today at 866-733-5936, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Law Offices of Jay W. MacIntosh
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 866-733-5936
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Attorney Jay W. MacIntosh

Jurisdictions:

• State Bar of California, December 2000
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2000
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2000

Education:

• WHITTIER LAW SCHOOL, Costa Mesa, CA
  • Juris Doctor, May 1999
• UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA
  • Master of Arts, Drama
  • Recipient, Graduate Assistantship Excellence Award
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Speech & Drama
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Zodiac Scholastic Society
  • University of Georgia Law Dames – president
• UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, WI
  • School of Speech

Admitted To The Bar:

• December 5, 2000

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

MEDIATOR

• Los Angeles Superior Court
• California Academy of Mediation Professionals
• CAALA
• Private Mediations

JUDICIAL EXTERN

• United States Bankruptcy Court, Judge James N. Barr
• California Central District, January 1998-December 1998
  • Prepared cases for weekly calendar in chapters 7, 11, 13.
  • Wrote bench memos - bankruptcy cases, including creditors’ motions for relief & debtors' oppositions.
  • Conducted research regarding case issues for suggested rulings.
  • Observed trials & bankruptcy proceedings.

REAL ESTATE BROKER

• MacIntosh Realtors, July 1985-present.
• Merrill Lynch Realty, July 1976-July 1985.
  • Negotiated & prepared land sales contracts & lease contracts.
  • Arranged complex financing packages.
  • Worked with clients holding extensive real estate portfolios.
  • Worked as buyer's agent with national buyer referrals.
  • Identified litigation issues including non-disclosure & lender concerns.
  • Arbitrated cases involving ethics/commission disputes for Professional Standards Committee, Los Angeles Association of Realtors.
  • Interfaced - government agencies/permits/new construction/remodels
  • Received special certification for real estate counseling.
• Leased/managed personal investment income property inventory.
• Remodeled twelve personal projects (“fixers”) in an expanding market.

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY/PERFORMER

• Actress - Guest Star and Co-Star roles in film, television, commercials, theater.
• Member - Women In Film; Served as Director on Board of Directors.
• Member - the Actors Studio; Served as Chairman, Members Committee.
• Member - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Blue Ribbon Panel/EMMYS
• Member - SAG, AFTRA, EQUITY, ASCAP.

COLLEGE PROFESSOR

• Gainesville College, Gainesville, GA - Chairman, Division of Humanities
  • Managed a Division staff.
  • Developed curriculum for Humanities Division.
  • Taught media-related/speech/drama courses in Radio & elevision, Playwriting, Phonetics, Speech Correction, Public Speaking, Acting, Creative
  • Writing, English Grammar.
• Brenau University, Gainesville, GA - Head, Department of Speech and Drama
  • Taught advanced speech, drama and performing arts courses.
  • Managing Director of the Brenau College Theater.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• California Employment Lawyers Association - CELA
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles - CAALA
• LEFTJAW - Employment Law - Plaintiff's Association
• American Bar Association - ABA
• Beverly Hill - Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors - BHGLAAR
• Multiple Listing Service - The MLS

HONORS

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Zodiac Scholastic Society (President)
• Graduate Assistantship Excellence Award
• Who’s Who In America
• The World's Who's Who of Women
• Directory of Distinguished Americans
• International Register of Profiles
• Who's Who in Finance and Business
• Who's Who in American Law
• Who's Who In Creative Real Estate
• Top Producer, Merrill Lynch Realty
• Pacific Palisades Highlands Office, 1985