Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Pasadena, California
Relentlessly Protecting the Rights of San Gabriel Valley Workers
Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Pasadena, California
With Over $100,000,000 Resolved Since 2012.
If you’ve been mistreated at work — wrongfully terminated, harassed, discriminated against, or denied wages — you’re not alone. At Employees First Labor Law, we represent everyday employees across Pasadena who’ve been taken advantage of by their employers. Whether you work in a hospital, school, warehouse, restaurant, or corporate office — your rights matter, and we fight to enforce them. We are not a general practice firm. Employment law is all we do, and we’ve recovered millions of dollars for workers across Southern California. When employers in Pasadena break the law, we hold them accountable.
What Our Pasadena Employment Lawyers Handle
Pasadena workers come from all industries — and so do the violations. From wage theft in Old Town restaurants to retaliation at tech startups and disability discrimination in healthcare, we’ve seen it all. We represent employees in claims involving:
Wrongful Termination
Fired after taking medical leave, reporting misconduct, or standing up for your rights? We’ll help you hold your employer accountable.
Wage Theft & Overtime Violations
Unpaid overtime. Missed meal breaks. Off-the-clock work. Misclassification. If you weren’t paid correctly, we’ll get you the back pay and penalties you deserve.
Disability & Medical Leave Discrimination
If you were fired or denied accommodations for a physical or mental condition — or punished for taking CFRA/FMLA leave — that’s illegal under FEHA and ADA.
Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
No one should have to endure a toxic, abusive workplace. We represent employees harassed by coworkers, managers, or owners — and we get results.
Pregnancy & Caregiver Retaliation
Pregnant? Caring for a child or sick family member? California law protects your job and prohibits retaliation. If your rights were violated, we’re ready to fight.
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.
Pasadena Workers - We Serve
Pasadena’s workforce is diverse and dynamic — and every industry comes with its own risks of abuse. We represent workers from:
Huntington Hospital, Kaiser, and local clinics
Longshoremen, clerks, warehouse & fulfillment workers retaliated against for raising safety or wage issues
Pasadena Unified School District & Local Colleges
Teachers, administrative staff, and campus workers facing discrimination or wrongful termination
Old Town Retail & Restaurants
Servers, bussers, baristas, and retail workers underpaid or retaliated against
Construction & Trades
Electricians, HVAC techs, and general laborers terminated after injuries or safety complaints
Nonprofits, Government, & Research
Employees at institutions like Caltech, JPL, and City of Pasadena facing retaliation for protected activity
Whether you’re in Altadena, Sierra Madre, San Marino, Arcadia, or Alhambra, we can help.
Why Pasadena Workers Choose Employees First
- Focused on Employment Law – It’s all we do. We don’t dilute our focus with other areas of law
- Deep Knowledge of Local Courts – We know Pasadena judges, mediators, and defense lawyers.
- Track Record of Results – From individual lawsuits to class actions, we’ve secured millions.
- We Handle Everything – From demand letters to litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- No Recovery, No Fee – You only pay us if we recover money for you.
Our firm’s founder is a top-rated trial attorney and former corporate counsel — now dedicated exclusively to protecting workers’ rights across California.
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Serving Pasadena & the Entire San Gabriel Valley
We proudly serve clients across the 626, including:
Pasadena
Downtown, Old Town, East Pasadena, Linda Vista, South Arroyo
Altadena, Sierra Madre & San Marino
Arcadia, Monrovia, Alhambra, San Gabriel & Temple City
South Pasadena & Rosemead
El Monte, Baldwin Park & West Covina
We offer free virtual consultations, flexible scheduling, and communicate in English and Spanish.
Get a Free, Confidential Consultation Today
When your employer breaks the law, you need a legal team that takes it personally. At Employees First Labor Law, we fight like it’s our own family being wronged — because for us, justice is personal.
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Whether you’re in Altadena, Sierra Madre, San Marino, Arcadia, or Alhambra, we can help.
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Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm
