Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Irvine, California
Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Irvine, California
Top-Rated Employment Lawyer in Irvine, California
With Over $100,000,000 Resolved Since 2012.
Have you been wrongfully terminated? Denied overtime or breaks? Harassed or discriminated against at work? At Employees First Labor Law, we represent workers in Irvine and across Orange County who’ve been mistreated, exploited, or silenced by their employers. We are not a general practice firm. Employment law is all we do — and we do it with intensity, experience, and proven results. Whether your employer is a tech company in the Spectrum, a hospital near UCI, or a retail chain in the Irvine Company portfolio, we know how to hold them accountable.
Irvine Employment Law Cases We Handle
Employers in Orange County often rely on high turnover and under-informed employees to get away
with violations. We help level the playing field. Our firm handles:
Wrongful Termination
Fired for taking protected medical leave, reporting illegal conduct, or requesting accommodations? That’s illegal. We’ll build a case under California’s powerful employee protection laws.
Wage Theft & Overtime Violations
Irvine’s fast-paced industries are known for unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, commission theft, and missed breaks. We pursue penalties, interest, and attorneys’ fees — not just back pay.
Disability Discrimination & Medical Leave
If your employer punished you for needing accommodations or leave under FMLA, CFRA, ADA, or FEHA, we’ll fight to hold them accountable.
Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
California law protects your right to take time off for pregnancy, bonding, or caregiving. If your employer fired you, demoted you, or interfered — we’ll enforce your rights.
Pregnancy & Family Leave Violations
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
If you spoke up about illegal or unethical conduct — and were punished for it — we’ll help you file claims under Labor Code §1102.5, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and more.
Representing Irvine’s Diverse Workforce
Irvine is one of Southern California’s fastest-growing business centers — and behind the luxury apartments, Class A offices, and corporate campuses are thousands of everyday workers who are mistreated, underpaid, and wrongfully terminated. We represent employees in:
Tech & Startups
Engineers, sales reps, marketing staff in the Irvine Spectrum
Healthcare
Nurses, CNAs, and support staff at Hoag, Kaiser, and UCI Health
Retail & Hospitality
Servers, baristas, and retail workers across The Market Place, Spectrum Center, and Fashion Island
Logistics & Warehouse
Inland drivers, loaders, and logistics teams in Irvine’s industrial zones
Finance, Real Estate & Corporate
Employees at banks, brokerages, title companies, & Irvine Company affiliates
Education & Nonprofit
Workers at UC Irvine, IUSD, and educational nonprofits
We also represent workers in Tustin, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and throughout Orange County.
Why Irvine Workers Choose Employees First Labor Law?
- Employment Law Only – We don’t dilute our practice with other areas. We’re laser-focused on worker rights.
- Aggressive Advocacy – We prepare every case for trial. If the employer won’t do what’s right, we’ll force it.
- No Fees Unless We Win – You don’t pay anything out of pocket. Our fees come from what we recover.
- Local Knowledge, Statewide Reach – We know how Orange County employers operate — and how to beat their lawyers.
- Bilingual Team – Spanish-speaking staff available
Our clients include cashiers and executives, immigrants and professionals, English- and Spanish-speaking workers — and we fight for all of them with the same intensity.
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Employment Law Claims Have Deadlines — Don’t Wait
Waiting too long could mean losing your right to sue. California law includes short windows to bring claims under the Labor Code, FEHA, and CFRA. If your employer violated your rights — don’t give them more time to get away with it.
Free Consultation — Let’s Talk About What Happened
You deserve to know your rights. We’ll listen, assess your case, and explain your legal options — with no pressure and no cost
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Visit Our Irvine Office
We’re proud to serve Orange County workers from our conveniently located Irvine office — just minutes from the 405 and 5 freeways.
Office Hours:
Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm
