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Los Angeles employment attorneys
California employment law.
Fired, harassed, underpaid or misclassified? California workplace law is the strongest in the country. Confidential consultation, at no cost, before you sign or resign.
Case types
What we handle for workers.
Every matter starts with a free, confidential consultation. Your employer is not notified that you called.
Workplace Discrimination
The Fair Employment and Housing Act protects California workers from discrimination based on race, sex, age over 40, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy — in hiring, pay, promotion, discipline and firing..
Retaliation & Whistleblower
Reporting wage theft, unsafe conditions, fraud or harassment is protected activity.
Unpaid Wages & Overtime
California wage law is the strongest in the country, and violations are everywhere: unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, missed meal and rest breaks, tip theft, final paychecks that arrive late or short.
Independent Contractor Misclassification
Calling a worker a contractor doesn't make it true.
Common questions
Employment questions.
What does an employment case cost me?
The consultation is free. Most employment matters are handled on contingency or under fee-shifting statutes that make the employer pay the fees when you prevail. How your matter would be handled is explained plainly before you sign anything.
How long do I have to bring an employment claim?
It varies widely. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims generally require a complaint to California's Civil Rights Department within three years; many wage claims reach back three to four years; some deadlines are much shorter. Ask early.
Can I be punished for talking to a lawyer or filing a complaint?
Retaliation for asserting workplace rights is itself illegal, and often easier to prove than the original violation. Document everything and get advice before you resign.
I signed an arbitration agreement. Is my case dead?
No. Arbitration changes the forum, not your rights. Many claims proceed in arbitration successfully, and some agreements are unenforceable. Have it reviewed before assuming anything.
Should I quit first?
Almost never before getting advice. Resigning can complicate or shrink your claims. If conditions are intolerable, call first — the consultation is free and confidential.
Confidential consultation
Tell us what is happening at work.
The consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. If there is no claim worth bringing, you will be told that plainly, and if another firm is a better fit for your matter, you will be told that too.
- No fee unless you recover on injury and lemon law matters.
- Direct attorney access from the first call to the last signature.
- Se habla español. Consultations available in Spanish.
- If a deadline is close, call (310) 598-9614 rather than emailing. Some California deadlines are as short as six months.