We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
You did everything right. You pursued your workplace right, you built your case and you showed up. Yet the ruling did not go your way. In California, that is not necessarily the end. The appellate system exists to catch legal errors that trial courts make, and those...
The shift rarely stops for many health workers in Los Angeles. In the high-pressure environment of a hospital floor, a 30-minute lunch can feel like an impossible luxury. However, when staffing shortages and heavy patient loads turn your break into a “working lunch,”...
Pregnancy can change how you feel at work, but California law sets clear rules about how employers must treat you. These laws focus on fairness, health, and job protection. Understanding your rights helps you make informed decisions during this time. Protection from...
If you believe companies worked together to raise prices, you may wonder what proof matters in a California price-fixing class action. These cases focus on records, pricing patterns, and business conduct that point to coordination instead of fair competition. Knowing...
As an employee in California, it’s illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for asserting your workplace rights or taking part in a legally protected activity. This includes reporting discrimination, raising safety concerns, requesting legally mandated...
California is known for having strong worker protection laws. Workers may be entitled to overtime pay for staying later at their job, giving them a higher paycheck at the end of the week -- but not every employer plays by the rules or can be trusted to pay their...
Human traffickers often target particularly vulnerable people. In some cases, they manipulate and mislead immigrants. They may promise them opportunities in the United States before smuggling them into the country or may take advantage of them when they have already...
People who hope to fight their criminal charges expect a trial to exonerate them. Sadly, many defendants who assert their innocence end up convicted after going to trial. Defendants may have the option of appealing a conviction in certain qualifying circumstances. For...
People accused of crimes frequently plead guilty. Those who take their cases to trial often strongly insist that they did not break the law. Individuals convicted of criminal offenses despite going to trial may want to continue pursuing justice. They may hope to avoid...
There are many scenarios in which employees might take legal action against their employers. Workers file wage and hour lawsuits when they don't receive the pay they deserve. They may file discrimination lawsuits when they endure unfair treatment or experience...