Sonoma County Employment Attorney
Is your employer violating your rights? Speak with an employment attorney in Sonoma County today.
Workers across California maintain certain rights and protections regardless of their job position or immigration status. If your employer has violated your legal rights, they may owe you damages.
At D.Law, we champion the rights of Sonoma County workers through legal support, guidance, and representation. Whether you have experienced discrimination at work or your employer consistently underpays you, speaking with an employment attorney in Sonoma County is an effective way to determine your next steps.
We offer free consultations with an experienced case manager. Reach out today to discuss your case.
Protecting the Rights of Sonoma County Workers
California has some of the most thorough workplace rights and protections of any state across the U.S. If you are an employee in California, regardless of your type of job or position, you retain certain rights that your employer cannot legally violate or take away.
A few of these legal rights include:
■ The right to be paid at least the minimum wage
■ The right to a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours of work
■ The right to a meal break of at least 30 minutes after no more than five hours of work
■ The right to a safe work environment
■ The right to workers’ compensation benefits for on-the-job injuries
■ The right to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment
If you are an independent contractor rather than an employee, you still have certain legal rights, such as the right to a discrimination-free workplace. Many independent contractors are misclassified as such, and your employer may actually owe you the rights of an employee.
Our employment law attorneys can help you understand your rights and when your employer may have violated them.
Cases We Represent for Workers in Sonoma County
At D.Law, we provide legal representation across a wide range of cases. If your rights have been violated at work, we may be able to assist you.
These are a few common types of cases we represent for Sonoma County workers:
■ Workplace discrimination claims
Discrimination is illegal at the state and federal levels. If your employer is treating you unfairly because you belong to a certain protected class, our attorneys can help you dispute this treatment and explore your legal options for seeking damages.
■ Wrongful termination cases
California is an at-will employment state, but employers are barred from terminating workers for discriminatory reasons, retaliation, or violations of labor or union contracts. If you believe you were unlawfully terminated, speak with our employment attorneys in Sonoma County about your case.
■ Wage and hour violations
Has your employer failed to pay you the agreed-upon wages, incorrectly recorded your hours, neglected to pay overtime, or otherwise violated your rights under wage and hour laws? We can help you pursue a case to recover unpaid wages.
■ Harassment in the workplace
Making offensive remarks, jokes, or gestures based on a protected characteristic can constitute harassment. Whether you experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or work in a hostile environment due to prejudice against your race, we can help you explore your legal options.
■ Workplace retaliation cases
Employers are prohibited from taking negative action against workers for upholding their employment rights. If you were terminated or demoted after reporting a legal violation, speak with our workplace retaliation lawyers about whether your employer’s actions may be considered retaliation.
■ Leave of absence disputes
If you qualify for job-protected leave under the FMLA or other legal frameworks, your employer is generally required to grant the leave and hold your position or a comparable position until you return. If your job has significantly changed or you have been fired after taking protected leave, talk to our firm about your options.
How You Can Get Started
Deciding to contact an employment attorney in Sonoma County can feel like a huge step, and we understand that the process may be unfamiliar or overwhelming. However, we want to make seeking legal help as seamless and straightforward as possible.
Our process starts with a no-obligation consultation where you can learn more about our services, and we can determine whether you may have a legal case we can assist with.
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Start by speaking with a case manager about your case
One of our case managers will conduct a casual phone interview to learn about your situation and where your rights may have been violated.
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Send us over a few documents
We may ask for copies of your employment contract, pay stubs, or other documents to better understand your case. These will remain confidential.
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We may connect you with an employment attorney
If we think you may have a case, we will connect you with one of our employment attorneys to discuss your legal options.
Request a Free Consultation Today
You do not need to stand by while your employer breaches your rights. Our employment attorneys in Sonoma County can help you explore your legal options.
Request a consultation with our unpaid wages lawyers at D.Law today by calling 818-275-5799.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about employment law and our services.
If your employer is violating occupational safety and health guidelines in Sonoma County, you can file a confidential complaint with Cal/OSHA online or by calling 833-579-0927. Then contact an employment attorney in Sonoma County for legal guidance.
If you were misclassified as an independent contractor, your employer may be obligated to treat you like an employee, which includes upholding the rights required of W-2 employees.
You may have the right to take legal action against an employer who violated your employee rights, but you need to take a few steps first. Our attorneys can help you file a complaint with the EEOC or CRD and explore the opportunity for legal action.
Our Service Areas
Our employment attorneys in Sonoma County represent workers across:
| ■ Petaluma | ■ Rohnert Park |
| ■ Santa Rosa | ■ And more |
CA
📍250 N. Madison Ave, Pasadena, 91101
San Diego
📍402 West Broadway, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101
San Francisco
📍580 California Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94104
Fresno
📍1444 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Sacramento
📍500 Capitol Mall, Suite 2350, Sacramento, CA 95814
Chico
📍527 Flume Street, Unit 3, Chico, CA 95928
San Luis Obispo
📍8723 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Lake Tahoe
📍12242 Business Park Drive, Suite19, Truckee, CA 96161
San Bernardino
📍473 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Monterey
📍288 Pearl Street, Unit 311, Monterey, CA 93940
Bakersfield
📍4900 California Avenue, Tower B, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Stockton
📍110 N San Joaquin St, 2nd Floor, Stockton, CA 95202
San Jose
📍99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113
Long Beach
📍111 West Ocean Blvd. 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
Oakland
📍66 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607
Anaheim
📍1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 1250, Orange, CA 92868