Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Los Angeles, California
We Help L.A. Workers Take Back Power
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Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Los Angeles, California
With Over $200,000,000 Resolved By Our Team.
If your job has become a source of stress, fear, or injustice — you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been wrongfully fired, harassed, or cheated out of your wages, you deserve a team that knows how to fight back and win. At Employees First Labor Law, we exclusively represent workers, not employers — and we’ve helped thousands of employees across Los Angeles recover millions of dollars in compensation. From Downtown L.A. to Hollywood, Inglewood, Van Nuys, East L.A., and beyond — we’re the law firm that workers call when their rights are on the line.
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We built our own case management software — and our clients get a window into it. Open the dashboard to see where your case stands, what's next, and who's working on it.
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Where your case stands
See what's happening and what comes next, without waiting on a call back.
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Free Case ReviewWhat Does an Employment Lawyer in Los Angeles Do?
California has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the country — but employers often break the law and hope you won’t do anything about it. Our Los Angeles employment attorneys step in when:
- You’ve been wrongfully terminated for taking protected leave, complaining about unsafe conditions, or standing up for your rights.
- You’ve experienced workplace discrimination due to your race, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender identity, or age.
- You’ve been harassed by a manager or co-worker and your employer turned a blind eye.
- You were retaliated against for reporting wage theft, sexual harassment, or other illegal conduct.
- You’ve been misclassified as an independent contractor or denied overtime pay, breaks, or expense reimbursements.
- Your employer denied you your legal rights under CFRA, FMLA, ADA, or FEHA.
Representing Workers Across All of Los Angeles County
We serve clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including:
Downtown Los Angeles
Hollywood & West Hollywood
South L.A. & Inglewood
East Los Angeles
Boyle Heights, Montebello
The San Fernando Valley
– Van Nuys, Northridge, Burbank, Glendale
Westside
– Santa Monica, Culver City, West L.A
San Gabriel Valley
– Pasadena, El Monte, Alhambra
Whether you work in a hospital, a warehouse, a restaurant, or a law office — if your rights were violated, we want to hear your story
What Kinds of Employment Law Cases Do We Handle?
Wrongful Termination
Fired for taking protected medical leave? Complaining about wage theft? Reporting harassment? That’s illegal — and we can help.
Wage & Hour Violations
Unpaid overtime. Off-the-clock work. Missed breaks. Illegal tip pooling. We don’t just get back pay — we pursue penalties, interest, and attorneys’ fees.
Disability Discrimination
If your employer denied accommodations, forced you to quit, or fired you for a medical condition — that’s not just unfair. It’s against California law.
Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
Nobody should have to work in fear. If you’ve been subjected to sexual harassment or repeated abusive conduct, you may have a strong legal claim.
Pregnancy & Family Leave Violations
Whether you needed time off for childbirth, bonding, or a serious health condition, you’re protected under CFRA, FMLA, and FEHA.
Whistleblower Retaliation
If you were demoted, harassed, or terminated for reporting illegal activity, safety issues, or wage theft — you may have a powerful retaliation claim under Labor Code §1102.5.
Talk to an employment lawyer in Los Angeles today
Free case evaluation.
Fighting for Workers Across Los Angeles
Los Angeles is more than just a city — it’s a massive, diverse workforce that powers some of the most important industries in the country. From the entertainment studios of Burbank to the hospitals of South L.A., the factories in Vernon, and the restaurants lining Santa Monica Boulevard, workers in L.A. face real challenges — and too often, real violations of their rights.
At Employees First Labor Law, we understand how L.A. employers operate — because we’ve taken them on and won. Whether your employer is a large national chain, a nonprofit, or a small business in East L.A., we know how to build your case, apply California law, and maximize your recovery
Warehouse & Industrial Jobs
Workers in the Inland Empire, Vernon, and South L.A. subjected to harsh conditions, injuries, and retaliation
Healthcare
Nurses, CNAs, and techs from Cedars-Sinai to L.A. County hospitals
Entertainment
Assistants, editors, creatives, and behind-the-scenes workers mistreated or misclassified in the industry
Hospitality
Restaurant, hotel, and service industry employees working grueling hours without fair pay
Retail
Big box & boutique store workers denied breaks, forced to work off the clock, or wrongfully terminated
No matter where you work or what you do, if your employer violated your rights, we’ll help you take action and get justice — Los Angeles style.
Why choose us
Why L.A. Workers Choose Employees First Labor Law
You need more than just legal advice — you need results. Here’s what sets our firm apart:
Relentless Representation
We don’t settle low or walk away from tough cases. We prepare every case like it’s going to trial.
Local Expertise
We know the judges, mediators, and legal landscape of Los Angeles County.
Client-First Communication
You’ll get regular updates, direct access to your attorney, and a legal team that treats your case like it matters — because it does.
Local Knowledge, Statewide Reach
We know how Los Angeles County employers operate — and how to beat their lawyers.
Millions Recovered
We’ve secured life-changing settlements for blue-collar workers, corporate professionals, healthcare workers, retail employees, and everyone in between.
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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 — Your Case May Be Time-Sensitive
California has strict deadlines for employment claims. The longer you wait, the harder it may be to recover what you're owed. We’re ready to take immediate action to protect your rights
Get a Free Consultation Today
When you call us, you’ll speak with a real person — not a robot or call center. We’ll listen to your story, explain your rights, and give you a roadmap forward.
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(310) 853-3461
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Pasadena
1 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91105
18100 Von Karman Ave, Suite 850, Irvine, CA 92612
One World Trade Center, 8th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90831
2655 N. Pine Street, Pomona, CA 91767
11801 Pierce St., Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505
4900 California Ave B-210, Bakersfield, CA 93309
8050 N Palm Ave Suite 347, Fresno, CA 93711