Ley Laboral

California Employment Attorneys Who Protect Your Workplace Rights

An employment law claim lets you hold your employer accountable for unlawful treatment at work, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or unpaid wages. Depending on the claim, you may recover back pay, lost future wages, and emotional distress damages. Protection Law Group represents employees across California on contingency, so there are no upfront fees and you pay only if we win.

Key Points

  • California protects employees from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
  • Deadlines depend on the claim: FEHA claims generally allow three years to file with the Civil Rights Department, while wage claims follow their own timelines.
  • Protection Law Group works on contingency: no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.

At Protection Law Group, we understand how devastating it can be when your rights are violated at work. Being harassed, unfairly t, or denied wages doesn’t just affect your job, it can upend your financial security, emotional well-being, and your family’s future. That’s why our employment attorneys are here to help you hold your employers accountable and recover the compensation you deserve.

If you’ve been mistreated by your employer, you don’t have to face it alone. We provide aggressive and compassionate representation for employees across California, and we don’t stop until justice is served.

What is an Employment Law Claim?

Employment law protects workers from unlawful treatment on the job, whether that involves discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or wage theft. If your employer violated your rights, you may be entitled to remedies such as back pay, unpaid wages, emotional distress damages, future wages, and more.

Our firm handles a wide range of employment claims, from individual disputes to large-scale class actions and PAGA representative actions. Each case is unique, but our mission is the same: to fight for your rights and make sure you aren’t left paying the price for your employer’s misconduct.

Our Employment Practice Areas

We’re proud to represent employees in a wide variety of workplace disputes. Whether you’ve been discriminated against, retaliated against, harassed, or denied wages, our team has the experience to handle it. Below are some of the employment claims we regularly handle.

Discrimination & Harassment

No employee should face bias or abuse at work. We fight for workers facing:

Wrongful Termination & Retaliation

Employers cannot fire or punish you for unlawful reasons. We represent employees who have suffered or engaged in:

Wage & Hour Violations

Your time and work have value. We hold employers accountable for:

Leave Rights & Employment Contracts

Employees have the right to family and medical leave, and to fair treatment under their agreements. To protect these rights, we handle:

Class Actions & Equal Pay

When violations affect more than one worker, we help employees join forces. Our attorneys have experience handling:


What Compensation Can You Recover?

If your workplace rights have been violated, you may be eligible to recover compensation such as:

  • Back pay and unpaid wages
  • Reinstatement to your position
  • Compensation for emotional distress
  • Punitive damages in cases of extreme misconduct
  • Future damages

In class actions or PAGA claims, employees may also recover collective damages and penalties that address systemic violations.

Why Choose Us?

At Protection Law Group, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter legal strategies. We tailor every case to the individual, because no two workplaces, and no two employees, are the same. When you work with us, you get:

  • A free, no-obligation consultation
  • No fees unless we win your case
  • A legal team that communicates clearly and fights aggressively
  • Experience with both individual and large-scale employment cases
  • A proven record of success in settlements, trials, and class actions

Ready to Fight for What You Deserve

If your employer has violated your rights, don’t wait to get legal help. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better your chances of building a strong case. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and employers act quickly to protect themselves.

Let us protect you.

Call us today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

We’re here to serve California employees with integrity, skill, and compassion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file an employment claim in California?

It depends on the type of claim. For discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under FEHA, you generally have three years to file with the Civil Rights Department, then one year to sue after a right-to-sue notice. Wage and hour claims follow separate deadlines. Have your situation reviewed early so none passes.

Can I be fired for no reason in California?

Usually yes, California is at-will, but your employer cannot fire you for an illegal or protected reason, such as discrimination, retaliation, or whistleblowing.

 

What counts as workplace harassment?

Harassment is unwelcome conduct tied to a protected characteristic (such as sex, race, age, or disability) that is severe or pervasive enough to alter your working conditions. A single serious incident can be enough. A workplace that is merely rude or unfair is not, by itself, illegal.

What can I recover in an employment case?

Depending on the claim, recovery can include back pay, lost future wages, emotional distress damages, and, in cases of extreme misconduct, punitive damages. A prevailing employee may also recover attorney’s fees and costs.

What does it cost to hire an employment lawyer?

Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, so you pay only if we win, and the consultation is free.

Sources

  1. California Civil Rights Department, Employment Discrimination, https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/employment/
  2. California Legislative Information, Government Code § 12940, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=12940&lawCode=GOV
  3. California Legislative Information, Government Code § 12960, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=12960&lawCode=GOV
  4. California Legislative Information, Labor Code § 1102.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1102.5&lawCode=LAB
  5. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Filing a Charge of Discrimination, https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination


Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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