Areas of Practice

Harassment

Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy), national origin, older age (beginning at age 40), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

Unfortunately, harassment is typically underreported because harassers often exploit the guise of joking to camouflage their malicious intent, weaving hurtful comments and offensive remarks into seemingly innocuous banter and then use their position to pressure others to acquiesce or laugh at the offensive conduct.

But harassment is no laughing matter. Unwelcome conduct based on the aforementioned protected categories are illegal under California law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA).

Wage Theft

Every year American workers lose an estimated $50 billion to wage theft. California labor codes are among the strongest in the country, but too often employees are not aware of their rights. Below are some ways that employers typically engage in wage theft:

  • Failure to Pay Minimum Wages

  • Failure to Pay Overtime Wages

  • Failure to Provide Meal Periods

  • Failure to Provide Rest Breaks

  • Failure to Pay Timely Wages

  • Failure to Reimburse Business Expenses (e.g., cellphone costs, mileage, uniforms, protective gear and equipment)

If you are unsure of whether you have been a victim of wage theft, contact us today for a free consultation. 

Retaliation

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse actions against an employee for engaging in legally protected activities such as reporting workplace discrimination, harassment, or participating in investigations. Our dedicated legal team is well-versed in safeguarding employees' rights, ensuring that individuals who speak out against unlawful practices are shielded from any form of reprisal. We navigate the complexities of employment law to hold employers accountable for violating anti-retaliation statutes, seeking just remedies for our clients.

Discrimination

Discrimination occurs when employers make employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and terminations based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy), national origin, older age (beginning at age 40), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history). If you have experienced discrimination, you may be entitled to compensation under both California state and federal law, and we are here to ensure your rights are protected and justice is served.

Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination occurs when an employer unlawfully dismisses an employee in violation of employment contracts, public policy, or anti-discrimination laws. Common examples of wrongful termination include (1) an employer creating intolerable working conditions to force an employee to resign and (2) an employer coercively requiring an employee to retire against their will. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to championing the rights of employees who have been unjustly terminated, providing strategic advocacy to hold employers accountable for their actions. We meticulously analyze the circumstances surrounding each case, utilizing our expertise in employment law to seek just remedies and compensation for those who have suffered from wrongful termination.