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Emanuel Shirazi

Emanuel Shirazi is a Los Angeles-based employment attorney with over 22 years of experience representing employees in wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination cases. A Super Lawyer and AV-rated attorney, he is dedicated to protecting workers’ rights across California. Education JD, University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2003) BA, UCLA, summa cum laude Admitted to the State Bar of California (2003) Languages Farsi/Persian/Spanish Honors & Awards Named “Super Lawyer” in Employment Law 2016-present (Southern CA) Named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyer Magazine in Employment Law from 2010 – 2015 (Southern CA) AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Top 40 Under 40 Labor & Employment Lawyer in California by The American Society of Legal Advocates for 2014 – present Top Lawyers in California by the Legal Network in 2014 – present Named as a “Top Lawyer” by Locale Magazine in 2018

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When Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer in California?

An employment lawyer can help you out of many kinds of uncomfortable situations you may experience with your employer. It…

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California FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Laws

Understanding California FMLA laws and their impact on your rights as a California employee is important, particularly when it comes…

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California Pregnancy Discrimination Laws – What are Your Rights?

Pregnancy discrimination is not only emotionally harmful to workers, it is unlawful. No employer can discriminate against a job applicant…

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Kanye West’s Former Assistant Suing for Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination

Lauren Pisciotta, Kanye West’s former assistant, filed a lawsuit on June 3, 2024, for sexual harassment, breach of contract, unpaid…

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7 Things to Know When You’re Offered a Severance Package in California

While California has no laws that specifically address severance packages in California, a severance offer can still require a careful…

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Author ImageBy   |  Sexual Harassment , Employment Law
Is an Employer Liable for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in California?

If you are the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you may be asking yourself, "Is an employer liable…

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Required Remote Worker Reimbursements Often Ignored by Employers in California

Employees who work from home have the same protections as office workers. If you are a remote worker, it is…

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Common Signs You Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor in California

California's workforce relies on the contributions of employees and independent contractors. The two job classifications may look similar, but there…

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IT Staffing Firm Settles with the Department of Justice After Creating a ‘Whites Only’ Job Posting

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc., a Virginia based IT staffing firm, created a job posting that included race and citizenship requirements…

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Common Wage and Hour Violations in California

California’s minimum wage laws and other employment laws are designed to protect the rights of workers. Any employer who violates…

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