Employment Law

Your workplace rights are protected by law. When employers violate those rights, we fight back. From wrongful termination to discrimination, we hold employers accountable.

Employment Law Cases We Handle:

- Wrongful Termination – Fired for illegal reasons including retaliation, discrimination, or whistleblowing
- Workplace Discrimination – Based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation
- Sexual Harassment – Hostile work environment, quid pro quo, unwanted advances
- Wage & Hour Violations – Unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, minimum wage violations
- Retaliation – Punishment for reporting illegal activity or unsafe conditions
- Disability Discrimination – Failure to provide reasonable accommodations
- Family & Medical Leave – FMLA and CFRA violations, denial of protected leave
- Hostile Work Environment – Pervasive harassment making work intolerable

Protected Classes Under California Law:

Race & Ethnicity

Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or ancestry is strictly prohibited

Gender & Sex

Protection against discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or gender expression

Age (40+)

Workers over 40 are protected from age-based discrimination and harassment

Disability

Physical and mental disabilities require reasonable accommodation from employers

Religion

Religious beliefs and practices must be accommodated unless undue hardship

Sexual Orientation

LGBTQ+ workers have full protection against discrimination and harassment

Common Wage & Hour Violations:

Unpaid Overtime – Failure to pay time-and-a-half for hours over 40/week or 8/day
Off-the-Clock Work – Required to work without being paid for that time
Missed Meal Breaks – Not provided 30-minute meal break for 5+ hour shifts
Missed Rest Breaks – Not provided 10-minute breaks every 4 hours
Misclassification – Wrongly classified as independent contractor or exempt employee
Minimum Wage Violations – Paid below California’s minimum wage requirements
Final Paycheck Delays – Not paid immediately upon termination or within 72 hours of resignation

What We Can Recover For You:

Back Pay

Lost wages and benefits from termination or unpaid work

Front Pay

Future lost earnings if reinstatement isn't possible

Emotional Distress

Compensation for mental anguish and suffering

Punitive Damages

In cases of malicious or reckless conduct

Reinstatement

Getting your job back if desired

Attorney's Fees

Employer pays your legal costs

⏰ Act Quickly – Time Limits Apply

California employment claims have strict deadlines:

DFEH Complaint: Must be filed within 3 years of discrimination/harassment
Wrongful Termination: 2 years for most claims
Wage Claims: 3-4 years depending on violation type
Retaliation: 1 year from retaliatory action

Don’t wait – evidence disappears and witnesses’ memories fade. Contact us immediately to protect your rights.

Facing workplace discrimination or wrongful termination? You have rights. We fight to protect them and recover what you’ve lost.