California Employment Attorneys
Wrongful termination. Discrimination. Harassment. Retaliation. Unpaid wages. When your employer crosses the line, California law is on your side. Our Pasadena employment lawyers stand up for employees statewide — and you don't pay unless we win.
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What We Handle
Every stage of the employment relationship — from hiring to termination — carries legal obligations. We hold employers accountable when they violate them.
Do You Have a Claim?
Fired, demoted, or passed over for promotion because of your race, gender, age, or disability
Experiencing a hostile work environment due to harassment or discrimination
Retaliated against after reporting illegal activity, safety violations, or harassment
Denied wages, overtime, meal breaks, or proper breaks you are legally owed
Forced to quit because of intolerable working conditions (constructive discharge)
Fired while on or shortly after returning from medical, pregnancy, or family leave
Asked to sign a severance agreement or release without legal review
Misclassified as an independent contractor to avoid overtime and benefits
Compensation
Back pay, front pay, lost bonuses, health insurance, retirement contributions, and stock options.
Compensation for anxiety, depression, humiliation, and reputational harm caused by unlawful conduct.
When employers act with malice or reckless disregard, courts can award damages to punish and deter.
Under California employment law, prevailing employees can recover attorney's fees from the employer.
How We Work
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Tell us what happened. We listen, ask the right questions, and tell you where you stand — at no cost.
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We gather evidence, evaluate damages, and build a clear legal theory tailored to your goals.
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Many cases resolve through firm negotiation. When they don't, we're ready for court.
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We pursue maximum compensation: lost wages, benefits, emotional distress, and attorney's fees.
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Frequently Asked
Employment lawyers handle wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, wage and hour disputes, meal and rest break violations, independent contractor misclassification, failure to accommodate disabilities, and severance agreement negotiations.
If you experienced an adverse employment action — termination, demotion, pay cut, hostile treatment — and you believe it was motivated by discrimination, retaliation, or illegal conduct, you may have a claim. Common triggers include being fired after reporting harassment, taking medical leave, or refusing to engage in illegal activity. A free consultation will clarify your rights.
We handle employment cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is always free and confidential.
Deadlines vary by claim type. FEHA discrimination and harassment claims must generally be filed with the Civil Rights Department within 3 years. Whistleblower claims may have shorter deadlines. Wage claims can be filed with the Labor Commissioner within 3 years. Because deadlines are strict, consult an attorney promptly.
California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can terminate employees without cause. However, termination is illegal if it violates public policy, breaches a contract, discriminates against a protected class, or retaliates for protected activity like whistleblowing or requesting medical leave.
Depending on your case, you may recover lost wages and benefits, future earnings, emotional distress damages, punitive damages (for egregious conduct), and attorney's fees. Many California employment statutes require the employer to pay your legal fees if you prevail.
A free, confidential conversation with one of our attorneys is the fastest way to understand your rights and what your case could be worth.
