■  Workplace discrimination and harassment: Discrimination refers to unfair treatment of workers who belong to a certain protected class. Harassment refers to unwelcome, discriminatory behavior that creates a hostile work environment. We help workers take a stand against both types of unlawful actions in the workplace.

■  Wage and hour claims: As an employee in California, you are entitled to receive at least the state minimum wage and overtime pay for any extra time that you work. If your employer fails to meet these payment minimums, records your hours incorrectly, unreasonably delays payment, or fails to deliver the benefits stated in your employment contract, you may have a case against them.

■  Employer retaliation cases: It is illegal for your employer to take negative action against you for upholding your employment rights. Negative actions may include termination, being moved to a less desirable position, pay cuts, demotions, or even being sent home early. If you faced any of these consequences after reporting a rights violation, requesting job-protected leave, or taking other actions within your rights, speak with our attorneys about whether you may have a retaliation case.

■  Leave of absence disputes: Your employer may be legally obligated to grant you job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act if you meet certain conditions. If your employer fails to uphold this right or retaliates against you for taking leave, you may have a case.

■  Wrongful termination: California is an at-will state, meaning employers don’t need a good reason to fire workers. However, they legally cannot terminate someone’s employment for a discriminatory or retaliatory reason or for any reason that violates the employment contract. If the circumstances around your termination are questionable, it may be worth talking to one of our wrongful termination lawyers to discuss your legal options.