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Across California
Experienced employment attorneys fighting wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace abuse. We don’t get paid unless you win.
Labor Guard Attorneys APC
Our Mission
About Labor Guard Attorneys APC
Labor Guard Attorneys APC represents employees across California in employment and labor law matters. We fight for unpaid wages, overtime violations, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Our firm is built on the foundation of justice for the hard-working individuals who keep California running.
Practice exclusively limited to employment law
- Unpaid Wages
Your paycheck is short, that’s not a mistake—it may be illegal. You must be paid for every hour you work. Missing wages add up fast. Don’t ignore it—know your rights.”
- Unpaid Overtime
Working over 8 hours per day or 40 hours a week and not getting time-and-a-half? That’s a major red flag. Employers can’t avoid overtime by calling it “part of the job.” Overtime is the law.
- Paid in Cash
Getting paid cash under the table may sound good—but it puts you at risk. No overtime, no workers’ comp, no protection. Cash pay can cost you big later.
- Missed Meal Breaks
If you work over 5 hours, you’re entitled to a meal break. Skipping it because you’re “too busy”? That’s not legal. Missed breaks can mean extra pay.
- Missed Rest Breaks
No rest breaks? That’s not normal—it’s illegal. You’re entitled to paid rest breaks during your shift. Employers don’t get to skip them.
- Minimum Wage Violations
If your pay is below minimum wage, that’s wage theft—period. Tips don’t excuse it, excuses don’t matter. Minimum wage is mandatory.
- Misclassified Contractor
If they control your schedule, your work, and your tools—you may be an employee, not a contractor. Misclassification means lost overtime and benefits.
- Misclassified Exempt
Salary doesn’t automatically mean no overtime. Many “exempt” employees are misclassified. Job duties—not titles—decide overtime rights.
- Wrongful Termination
Getting fired feels unfair—but sometimes it’s illegal. If you were fired for reporting issues or protected reasons, that could be wrongful termination.
- Retaliation
Reported a workplace problem and suddenly got punished? That’s retaliation—and it’s illegal. The law protects employees who speak up.
- Workplace Discrimination
If you’re treated differently because of race, gender, religion, age, or disability—that’s discrimination. Equal work deserves equal treatment.
- Sexual Harassment
Jokes, comments, or touching you didn’t ask for? That’s sexual harassment. You don’t have to tolerate it—ever.
- Hostile Work Environment
Constant harassment, threats, or abuse at work isn’t “just how it is.” A hostile work environment is illegal when it targets protected traits.
- Disability Accommodation
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Ignoring your request isn’t okay—it’s a legal obligation.
- Pregnancy Accommodations
Pregnant employees have rights—modified duties, breaks, seating. Denying accommodations isn’t just unfair—it’s illegal.
- Denied Sick Leave
Sick leave isn’t a favor—it’s protected by law. If you’re denied sick time or punished for using it, that’s a violation.
- Denied Family Leave
FMLA and CFRA protect your job during serious medical or family needs. If leave was denied improperly, your employer may be breaking the law.
- Wage Theft
Editing timecards, deleting hours, or unpaid work is wage theft. Small changes add up—and they’re illegal.
- Off-the-Clock Work
Required to work before clock-in or after clock-out? That’s unpaid labor—and it’s illegal. All work must be paid.
- Tip Theft
Tips belong to employees—not management. If your employer is taking or misusing tips, that’s tip theft.
- Expense Reimbursement
Using your own phone, car, or tools for work? Employers must reimburse job-related expenses. Otherwise, it’s illegal cost-shifting.
- Unsafe Conditions
No safety gear? Broken equipment? Unsafe work conditions violate the law. You have the right to a safe workplace.
- Workers' Comp Retaliation
Injured on the job and suddenly fired or demoted? That’s workers’ comp retaliation—and it’s illegal.
- Religious Discrimination
Employers must reasonably accommodate religious practices. Denying time off or dress accommodations may be discrimination.
- Age Discrimination
Passed over or pushed out because you’re “too old”? Age discrimination is illegal for workers 40 and over.
- Immigration Exploitation
Threatening workers based on immigration status is illegal. Labor laws protect everyone—regardless of status.
- Language Discrimination
Punished for speaking your native language without a valid reason? That may be illegal language discrimination.
- Denied Final Paycheck
When you’re fired or quit, final wages are due immediately or on time. Late paychecks can mean penalties.
- Unpaid Bonuses
Earned bonuses and commissions must be paid. Employers can’t change the rules after the work is done.
- Schedule Manipulation
Changing schedules to avoid overtime or benefits? That’s a common trick—and often illegal.
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Educational Resources
Learn about your rights through our video library.Learn about your rights through our video library.
Understanding Wage Theft
How to identify if your employer is stealing your earnings.
Discrimination at Work
What qualifies as discrimination under California law?
Wrongful Termination
Steps to take if you’ve been fired unfairly.