Employment law / Los Angeles & Orange County
Your employer does not get to break the law.
California has some of the strongest worker protections in the country. If you were fired, harassed, underpaid or punished for speaking up, we make your employer answer for it.
Overview
You have more rights than your employer wants you to know.
Employers in California cannot fire, demote or punish you because of your race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy or other protected status, or because you reported something illegal.
They must also pay you correctly for every hour, provide required breaks and follow leave laws. When they do not, you may recover lost pay, damages and in many cases attorney fees.
In employment cases we represent workers, and we know how employers build their defense, and how to take it apart.
Cases we handle
Wronged at work? We fight back.
Not listed? Call anyway. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you who is.
- Wrongful termination
- Law enforcement and public employee claims
- Discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Hostile work environment
- Retaliation
- Whistleblower claims
- Unpaid wages and overtime
- Missed meal and rest breaks
- Disability accommodation failures
- Pregnancy and family leave violations
Warning signs
Something feels off. It probably is.
- You were fired soon after complaining, getting hurt or taking leave
- You were passed over or pushed out after a change in your life
- Your manager’s comments made work unbearable
- You are regularly working off the clock
- You refused to do something illegal
- HR ignored your complaint
How it works
Three steps. Zero cost to start.
California deadlines can be short. The sooner we hear from you, the more options you have.
01
Tell us what happened
Call or send a message. It takes a few minutes, and everything you share stays confidential.
02
Get the honest answer
We review your situation at no cost and tell you plainly whether you have a case and what it could be worth.
03
We go to work
If we take your case, we run the investigation, the filings and the fight, and you hear from us at every turn.
Questions
Employment Law, answered.
General information only, not legal advice for your situation. For that, book a free consultation.
Can I be fired for no reason in California?
Most jobs are “at will,” so an employer can usually let you go without a reason. They cannot fire you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or retaliation. That line is often where cases are won.
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Many discrimination and harassment claims must first be filed with the California Civil Rights Department, generally within three years. Wage claims have their own deadlines. Talk to a lawyer early.
Can my employer retaliate if I contact a lawyer?
Retaliating against an employee for asserting legal rights is itself illegal in California and can be a separate claim.
What should I keep?
Save emails, texts, pay stubs, schedules, performance reviews and anything you received when you were let go. Do not take confidential company documents.