California Employment Law Attorney
Wrongfully fired, discriminated against, or denied the wages you earned? You have rights — and we'll fight for them.
Get Your Free ConsultationGoing to work shouldn't mean giving up your dignity, your rights, or the pay you've earned. But it happens every day across California — employers fire people illegally, discriminate based on who they are, steal wages, and punish workers who speak up.
Love My Legal represents employees across California who've been wronged by their employers. We handle discrimination, wrongful termination, wage theft, and retaliation cases — and we don't stop until you get what you're owed.
Employment Law Cases We Handle
Workplace Discrimination
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. If you've been treated unfairly at work because of your race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic, you may have a claim.
- Racial and ethnic discrimination
- Gender and sex discrimination
- Age discrimination (40+)
- Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
- Religious discrimination
- Hostile work environment
- Sexual harassment
Wrongful Termination
California is an at-will state, but that doesn't mean your employer can fire you for any reason. Termination is illegal when it's based on discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy.
- Fired for reporting illegal activity (whistleblowing)
- Fired for taking protected medical or family leave
- Fired for filing a workers' compensation claim
- Fired based on a protected characteristic
- Constructive dismissal — forced to quit due to intolerable conditions
Wage and Hour Violations
California has some of the strongest worker protections in the nation. If your employer isn't paying you properly, you may be owed back wages plus penalties.
- Unpaid overtime
- Minimum wage violations
- Missed meal and rest break violations
- Unpaid final wages and waiting time penalties
- Employee misclassification (independent contractor fraud)
- Tip theft
- Off-the-clock work
- PAGA claims (Private Attorneys General Act)
Workplace Retaliation
Your employer cannot punish you for exercising your legal rights. If you reported discrimination, unsafe conditions, or wage violations and your employer retaliated, you have a claim.
- Fired after reporting harassment or discrimination
- Demoted after filing an HR complaint
- Hours cut after reporting safety violations
- Punished for taking protected leave
- Whistleblower retaliation
How Employment Law Cases Work in California
- You reach out. Tell us what happened. It takes 2 minutes through our form or by phone.
- We evaluate your case. Free consultation. We listen, review the facts, and tell you honestly whether you have a claim.
- We build your case. We gather evidence — emails, pay records, HR files, witness statements — and construct the strongest case possible.
- We demand accountability. We negotiate with your employer or file a lawsuit. Most cases settle, but we're prepared to go to trial if necessary.
- You get what you're owed. Compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, penalties, and attorney's fees.
No fee unless we win. Ever.
Why California Workers Choose Love My Legal
- We believe you. Employees often feel unheard. We listen first and take your experience seriously.
- Zero upfront cost. We work on contingency. If we don't win, you don't pay.
- We know California employment law. FEHA, Labor Code, PAGA, whistleblower protections — this is what we do.
- We handle everything. EEOC filings, CRD complaints, negotiations, litigation — you focus on your life, we focus on your case.
- Statewide representation. Wherever you work in California, we're here for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination in California?
California is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer can generally terminate you for any reason. However, they cannot fire you for an illegal reason — such as discrimination, retaliation for reporting violations, taking protected leave, or whistleblowing. If you were fired for an illegal reason, you may have a wrongful termination claim.
What qualifies as workplace discrimination in California?
Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), it's illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40+), marital status, military/veteran status, or genetic information. Discrimination can include hiring, firing, promotions, pay, assignments, or creating a hostile work environment.
How do I file a wage claim in California?
You can file a wage claim with California's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner's Office. However, hiring an attorney often results in significantly higher recovery because we can pursue additional penalties, interest, and attorney's fees that the DLSE process may not fully capture.
What is the statute of limitations for employment claims in California?
It depends on the type of claim. Discrimination and harassment claims under FEHA must be filed with the Civil Rights Department (CRD) within 3 years. Wage claims generally have a 3-4 year statute of limitations. Wrongful termination claims are typically 2 years. These deadlines are strict — contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Can my employer retaliate against me for reporting violations?
No. California law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report legal violations, safety hazards, discrimination, or harassment. Retaliation includes firing, demotion, pay cuts, schedule changes, or any other adverse action. If your employer retaliates, you have a separate legal claim for retaliation damages.
How much does it cost to hire an employment lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Love My Legal handles employment cases on contingency — we only get paid if we win. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict. You pay nothing out of pocket.