Employment Lawyers for California Employees

Take the example of an employee who faces repeated, inappropriate comments from their supervisor during meetings. Despite reporting the behavior to HR, no action is taken. This creates an increasingly hostile environment, making it nearly impossible for the employee to perform their job. Our firm seeks to hold the responsible parties accountable. 

With our help, employees can work to hold perpetrators accountable and create safer workplaces for everyone. 

Sick Leave Disputes

California law grants employees significant protections under the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014. These rights include accruing and using paid sick leave without fear of retaliation. Unfortunately, not all employers comply with these laws, denying employees their rightful benefits. 

Consider an employee who, despite having accrued sufficient sick leave, is denied time off to recover from illness. When they highlight their right to the leave, their employer dismisses the request, even threatening them with disciplinary action. This violation not only impacts the employee's health but also breaches California's labor laws. 

Our attorneys are skilled at fighting for employees in disputes over sick leave, aiming to get employers to abide by the law and for workers to retain their full access to the time they need for their health and families.

Wage and Hour Disputes

Fair pay is a fundamental right, yet wage and hour violations—such as unpaid overtime, withheld wages, and missed meal or rest breaks—are alarmingly common. Whether these infractions are accidental or intentional, they significantly impact workers' livelihoods. 

Let’s say an employee is regularly required to work additional hours to meet deadlines but is not compensated for overtime. Weeks of extra effort result in a substantial amount of unpaid wages, impacting their ability to cover basic living expenses. A clear violation like this calls for prompt legal action. 

Our firm is dedicated to helping employees recover what they are owed. From pursuing back pay to seeking penalties for violations, we will fight vigorously to get justice and fair compensation for all workers.

Worker Classification Disputes

The difference between being classified as an employee or an independent contractor has profound effects on your rights, pay, and benefits. Misclassification is a widespread issue that deprives workers of essential protections, such as overtime, health insurance, and unemployment benefits. 

For example, consider a delivery driver who works a full schedule, adheres to company protocols, and uses company equipment but is classified as an independent contractor. Despite performing duties equivalent to those of an employee, the driver misses out on crucial benefits like health coverage and overtime pay. Misclassification like this can have lasting financial and professional consequences.

Using California’s legal frameworks, we have the knowledge and experience to challenge misclassification and secure proper employee status. Our attorneys work tirelessly to recover lost wages, benefits, and penalties on behalf of misclassified workers.

Our dedicated team will guide you through every step, giving you a voice and upholding your rights. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore how we can help you.