Step 01: Free Case Evaluation
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Your Employment Rights in California
California has some of the strongest worker protections in the nation. Learn how the law protects you and what you can do if your rights have been violated.
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How California Protects Employees
California has some of the strongest labor protections in the nation. We have one of the country's highest minimum wages. California law provides unique protections, including strict and timely wage rules, meal and rest period requirements, employee-friendly overtime wage regulations and laws against employee misclassification.
If your workplace rights have been violated, you may be eligible for back pay, interest, unpaid overtime, job reinstatement, penalties and other forms of compensation.
Employment disputes often involve both California and federal statutes, including:
California Labor Code
Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
Assembly Bill 5 (Independent Contractor Law)
California Fair Pay Act
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The process
Get the Compensation You Deserve in 3 Steps
Our team guides you from your first consultation through resolution, so you can focus on moving forward.
Step 02: We Build Your Case
If we take your case, we gather evidence, file claims, and handle all communications with your employer.
Step 03: Secure Your Outcome
We pursue every available remedy - back pay, penalties, and more. You owe us nothing unless we recover for you.
Practice areas
- Wage & Hour
- Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Workplace Harassment
- Unpaid Overtime
- Leave Rights
- Retaliation
Why Choose Us
What sets us apart in representing California employees.
Proven Experience
Our experienced litigation attorneys have a decades-long record of fighting corporations who break or abuse the law and representing everyday Californians in complex statutory claims.
Aggressive Approach
Our litigation attorneys apply an aggressive, statute-driven approach to protecting California workers. We represent workers at every stage of the dispute process, and if your employer will not offer you what you are owed, we are willing to bring your case to the courtroom.
No Upfront Cost
You do not pay a penny out of pocket for our legal services. We handle most employment cases on a contingency basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we are only paid if we recover compensation for you.
What You May Be Entitled to Recover
Depending on the workplace violation you've experienced, you may be entitled to one or more of the following forms of compensation:
- Back pay for unpaid wages, underpayment, missed meal and rest break premiums, unpaid overtime or waiting time penalties
- Future lost earnings if you lost income due to wrongful termination or retaliation
- Lost job benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, bonuses, commissions, or paid leave
- Reinstatement to your former position in certain wrongful termination or retaliation cases
- Reimbursement of business expenses or other out-of-pocket losses, such as unreimbursed work expenses or costs incurred due to job loss
- Non-economic damages, including compensation for emotional distress or harm to professional reputation
Your employer may also be compelled to pay your attorneys' fees and costs.
If your employer engaged in particularly reckless, fraudulent or malicious conduct, a court may award you "punitive damages" in order to punish the employer and discourage future misconduct.
Even violations that seem minor can result in significant financial recovery under California law.
Why Workplace Claims Go Unpaid
Many workers don't recover what they're owed. Having experienced advocates on your side improves your chances.
Missed Deadlines
Wage claims and discrimination complaints have strict time limits. Delays can bar your claim entirely.
Incomplete Records
Pay stubs, schedules, and written communications are critical. We help you gather and organize evidence.
Retaliation
Some employers intimidate workers into dropping claims. We help protect your rights throughout the process.
Legal strategies
Ways We Fight for You
Depending on your situation, we may pursue one or more of these paths to get you the outcome you deserve.
Demand Letter & Negotiation
We demand full payment and penalties; many cases resolve without court.
Labor Commissioner (DLSE)
We file wage claims and represent you in hearings to recover wages and penalties.
Court or Arbitration
When necessary, we file lawsuits or arbitrate to secure back pay, damages, and fees.
EEOC / DFEH
For discrimination and harassment, we guide you through agency charges and litigation.
Get Your Free Consultation
We offer free and confidential consultations to California employees who believe their workplace rights have been violated. During your consultation, we will:
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