Employment Lawyer in Long Beach, California
Protecting the Rights of Long Beach Workers — From the Docks to Downtown
Employment Lawyer in Long Beach, California
With Over $100,000,000 Resolved Since 2012.
Whether you’ve been fired unfairly, harassed on the job, denied overtime, or punished for speaking up — you don’t have to figure it out alone. At Employees First Labor Law, we help workers in Long Beach and across the South Bay take back power and hold their employers accountable. We don’t just dabble in employment law — it’s all we do. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for employees who were terminated illegally, retaliated against, or robbed of their wages. If your rights were violated, we’ll fight to make it right.
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 protected medical leave, requesting accommodations, or reporting workplace violations? That’s wrongful termination. We build strong claims to help you recover lost wages, emotional damages, and your reputation.
Wage & Hour Violations
Unpaid overtime. Missed breaks. “Off-the-clock” work. Illegal tip pooling. These are everyday issues in Long Beach’s restaurant, retail, and shipping sectors — and we don’t let employers get away with them.
Disability Discrimination & Leave Retaliation
If your employer denied accommodations, failed to engage in the interactive process, or punished you for taking CFRA/FMLA leave — you may have claims under FEHA, ADA, and the California Labor Code.
Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
We represent workers subjected to sexual comments, inappropriate behavior, or retaliation for saying “no.” No industry is immune — and no one should have to endure abuse at work.
Pregnancy & Family Caregiver Discrimination
Expecting a baby? Caring for a sick parent or child? You’re protected under state and federal law. If your job was threatened because of your family obligations, let us help you fight back.
Whistleblower Retaliation
If you were fired, demoted, or harassed after reporting safety violations, illegal conduct, wage theft, or discrimination, you may be entitled to double damages and attorneys’ fees under Labor Code §1102.5 and the Whistleblower Protection Act.
We Represent Long Beach Workers Across All Sectors
Long Beach is a working-class city with thriving industries in shipping, health care, logistics, education, and hospitality — and workers in every one of them face potential abuse from employers. We’ve helped clients from:
Port of Long Beach & Logistics
Longshoremen, clerks, warehouse & fulfillment workers retaliated against for raising safety or wage issues
Healthcare
Nurses, CNAs, radiology techs, and front desk staff from MemorialCare, Dignity Health, and the VA Hospital
Retail, Food & Hospitality
Baristas, servers, cooks, and hotel workers in Belmont Shore, Pike Outlets, and downtown
Education & Government
Teachers, aides, and clerical staff at CSULB, LBUSD, and city departments
Construction & Skilled Trades
Day laborers, carpenters, electricians, & plumbers working without proper breaks or facing retaliation after injuries
We also serve surrounding areas like Carson, Signal Hill, Lakewood, San Pedro, Wilmington, Torrance, and Compton.
Why Choose Employees First Labor Law?
- Employment Law Focused – We don’t take personal injury, criminal, or family law cases. Our sole mission is to protect workers’ rights
- Built for Trial – We don’t bluff. We prepare your case to win in court, so defense firms take us seriously from the start.
- No Recovery, No Fee – You only pay us if we recover money for you.
- Millions Recovered for California Workers – From six-figure settlements to class actions.
- Real Access to Your Attorney – Not just case managers. You’ll hear from your lawyer directly.
You’re not just another case. You’re someone who deserves to be treated fairly — and we’ll treat your case like it’s our own.
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Act Quickly — Legal Deadlines Apply
Don’t let your employer run out the clock. In California, many employment claims have short statutes of limitations — sometimes just one year. If you wait, you may lose the right to sue. Let us take action before it’s too late.
Get a Free Consultation Today — It’s 100% Confidential
You don’t need to wait for the “perfect case.” If something feels wrong, let’s talk about it. We’ll listen to your story, explain your rights, and give you a real assessment — not a sales pitch.
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Visit Our Long Beach Office
We serve Long Beach and the South Bay from our centrally located office, just minutes from downtown, Pine Avenue, and the 710 freeway.
Office Hours:
Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm
