Employment and Labor Law

EMPLOYEES

We are experienced and aggressive employment lawyers who have worked at the nation’s largest and most prominent employment law firms. We have successfully handled all types of labor and employment matters for many types of employees. Moreover, our experience representing Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and public agencies gives us an advantage in dealing with the other side. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.

BUSINESSES

We have successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, franchises, executives, and public agencies in all types of labor and employment matters. We provide the high quality skills of a large law firm partner—which Mr. Shirazi used to be—but with greater efficiency, a lower rate, and more personalized service.

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Discrimination

Discrimination or harassment at work is prohibited based on the following categories:

Race
Age (40+)
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Religion
Nationality
Pregnancy
Disability
Medical Condition
Military Service

Learn more about Discrimination

Disability & Medical Leave

Most people, and even many employers, don’t know that in addition to the disability leave employees may be entitled to, that most employers must also continue to reasonably accommodate their employees disabilities.

Disability Law

Wrongful Termination

In addition to the above, wrongful terminations occur in a variety of other situations including:

Breach of employment contract
Whistleblower cases
Retaliation
Family and Medical Leave

Sexual Harassment

There are two types of sexual harassment:

1) “Quid pro quo” is when a supervisor demands sexual favors of a subordinate as a condition of getting or keeping a job benefit.

2) A “hostile work environment” arises when a co-worker, supervisor, or client engages in unwelcome and inappropriate sexually based behavior, rendering the workplace atmosphere intimidating, hostile, or offensive.

Sexual Harassment

Wage & Hour Law

Common wage and hour issues in California include failure to properly provide:

Meal & Rest Breaks
Overtime pay
Expense reimbursement
Off the clock compensation
Prevailing wages

Common mistakes for employers also include:

Independent contractor misclassification
Salaried employee misclassification

Wage & Hour Law

This form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship.

Class Actions

Civil lawsuits brought on behalf of a group of employees require an attorney with experience in class actions. I have significant class action experience and ready for the toughest of cases.