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Employment · For employees
Representing employees
When an employer has broken the law, whether through wrongful termination, retaliation for protected activity, unpaid wages, or discrimination or harassment, we represent the employee in pursuing what they’re owed. Because we also defend employers, we screen every matter for conflicts before taking it on.
Leads this practice
Adam P. Zaffos · Partner
More than 25 years of complex litigation, including employment and class actions as a senior litigator at The Wonderful Company. Admitted in California.
Claims we handle
- Wrongful termination and retaliation
- Unpaid wages, overtime and commissions
- Discrimination and harassment
- Failure to accommodate a disability
- Retaliation for taking protected leave
Before you call
- Write down the dates of key events and the people involved
- Keep copies of your pay stubs, schedules, emails and texts, without taking confidential company documents
- Note any complaints you made and how the company responded
We have represented thousands of retail sales employees in a wage class action that ended in a $13 million settlement after eight years of litigation in Nevada state court. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Deadline
Employment claims have deadlines
In California, a discrimination or retaliation claim under FEHA requires a complaint to the Civil Rights Department within three years. Wage claims generally reach back three or four years. Other claims can be shorter.
Employment
We represent both sides
Employer defense leads this practice. Because we also defend employers, we screen every matter for conflicts before taking it on.
For employers
Employer defense
Demand letters, agency charges, lawsuits and arbitrations.
For employees
Representing employees
When an employer has broken the law, we represent the employee.
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Common questions
Don’t see yours? Call (323) 410-0300.
Do you represent employees?
Yes, when the claim has merit. Because we also represent employers, we check for conflicts before discussing the details of your situation.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Your offer letter or agreement, pay stubs, any written warnings or reviews, the termination letter, and a short timeline of what happened.
How long do I have to file?
It depends on the claim. FEHA claims require a Civil Rights Department complaint within three years. Some claims have shorter deadlines.
Did I sign an arbitration agreement?
Many employees did as part of onboarding. Check your onboarding documents and handbook acknowledgment, and bring them to the consultation.
Related
The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.