California gives workers strong legal protections. Lipel Law represents employees who were fired, mistreated, or underpaid.
Fired for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation, or taking protected leave. At-will employment has limits.
Treated worse because of race, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, sexual orientation, or another protected trait.
Unwelcome sexual conduct, quid pro quo demands, or a hostile work environment, at an employer of any size.
Punished for reporting harassment, unpaid wages, safety problems, or conduct you reasonably believe is illegal at work.
Unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, misclassification as exempt or as a contractor, and late or missing final paychecks.
Missed, late, or interrupted breaks. California employers owe an extra hour of pay for each workday a required break is denied.
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims generally must be filed with the Civil Rights Department within three years.
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