Employment Lawyer in Bakersfield, California
Standing Up for Kern County Workers When Employers Break the Law
Employment Lawyer in Bakersfield, California
With Over $100,000,000 Resolved Since 2012.
If your employer has fired you unfairly, denied you overtime, harassed you at work, or retaliated against you for speaking up — you don’t have to accept it. At Employees First Labor Law, we represent Bakersfield workers who’ve been mistreated, underpaid, or silenced by their employers.
Employment law is all we do. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for California employees who were wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, or robbed of their wages — and we’re ready to fight for you.
What Our Bakersfield, Employment Lawyers Handle
Kern County employers often count on workers not knowing their rights. Our job is to make sure
they don’t get away with it. We represent employees in cases involving:
Wrongful Termination
Fired for taking medical leave, requesting accommodations, or reporting illegal conduct? That’s illegal. We’ll help you hold your employer accountable and pursue compensation.
Wage Theft & Overtime Violations
You work hard — but if your employer didn’t pay for overtime, meal/rest breaks, commissions, or forced you to work off the clock, we’ll fight to recover wages, penalties, and attorneys’ fees.
Disability Discrimination & Medical Leave Violations
If your boss punished you for needing time off under CFRA, FMLA, or FEHA, or denied reasonable accommodations, you have the right to sue. We’ll help you prove it.
Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
Harassment happens across all industries — oil fields, warehouses, hospitals, and corporate offices alike. If your employer failed to stop it, they’re legally responsible.
Pregnancy, Caregiver, & Family Leave Retaliation
If you were demoted, fired, or written up after announcing a pregnancy or requesting family leave, your employer may have violated state and federal law. We’ll help you fight back.
Whistleblower Retaliation
Spoke up about safety violations, wage theft, discrimination, or fraud — and got punished for it? That’s retaliation. You may be entitled to double damages under California law.
We Represent Bakersfield Workers Across All Industries
Bakersfield is powered by essential workers — and our firm proudly protects them
when their employers cross the line. We represent employees in:
Oil & Gas –
Field techs, pumpers, and drillers fired or mistreated after reporting injuries or safety concerns
Agriculture & Food Processing
Farmworkers, packers, and line workers denied breaks or forced to work through illness
Healthcare
Nurses, CNAs, and techs retaliated against for taking leave or requesting accommodations
Retail & Fast Food
Workers at Valley Plaza, Walmart, or local restaurants paid improperly or harassed by management
Education & Public Sector
School employees, government clerks, and contractors facing discrimination or retaliation
Warehouse & Logistics
Shipping and fulfillment workers denied overtime or injured on the job and then fired
We serve workers in Bakersfield, Shafter, Wasco, Delano, Taft, Lamont, Arvin, and all of Kern County.
Why Workers in Bakersfield Choose Employees First Labor Law
- Employment Law Only – This is our singular focus. You won’t get passed off to someone dabbling in other areas.
- We Represent the Worker — Never the Employer – Our loyalty is 100% to employees.
- We Prepare for Trial from Day One – Insurance defense firms know we don’t bluff.
- Contingency Fees Only – You don’t pay unless we win your case.
- Millions Recovered for Workers Like You – We don’t just file claims — we win them.
Whether you earn hourly wages, work in the field, or hold a salaried role, we treat your case like it’s the most important case on our desk — because it is.
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Are You Being Paid What You're Owed?
Use our Wage & Hour Calculator to find out if your employer owes you unpaid wages or overtime. Don’t guess—get real numbers based on California law.
Don’t Wait — Time Limits Apply to Employment Law Claims
Whether your case involves discrimination, wage theft, or retaliation, the statute of limitations is short — sometimes just one year. Don’t lose your rights because of a missed deadline. Let us act now to protect your job, your income, and your future.
Free Consultation — Get Answers from a Real Lawyer
Don’t lose benefits due to delay. No-fee guarantee
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Visit Our Bakersfield Office
We’re proud to represent hard-working Bakersfield employees from our conveniently located office near downtown. We offer in-person, phone, and video consultations — so help is never far away.
Office Hours:
Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm
