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Employees facing workplace violations often battle companies with substantial legal resources. Mercer Legal Group represents workers throughout California in labor and employment disputes, holding employers accountable under state laws.
Our attorneys handle wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage theft, and retaliation claims. We pursue cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), California DFEH, and in state and federal court.
Employment law covers workplace issues from unpaid wages to unlawful termination. California labor laws provide strong protections, but many employers violate these regulations through negligence or intentional misconduct.
Employees hesitate to act because they fear job loss or doubt their situation qualifies as illegal. California has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the country—but enforcing legal rights requires understanding complex regulations and building a case with solid evidence.
An employment law attorney evaluates your situation honestly, explains your legal options, and determines whether you have grounds for a claim.
California is an at-will state, but employers cannot fire workers for any reason. Terminations violating public policy, breaching contracts, or constituting discrimination are illegal.
Our firm represents clients fired for reporting safety violations, requesting medical leave, or refusing to participate in illegal activities.
Federal and state laws prohibit employment decisions based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, and sexual orientation. Discrimination occurs in hiring, promotions, compensation, and termination.
We represent employees facing discrimination by documenting patterns, gathering evidence, and building claims under FEHA and Title VII.
No employee should tolerate unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or hostile work environments. California holds employers liable when they fail to prevent harassment or address complaints.
Our attorneys handle quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment claims.
Many companies fail to comply with California’s wage and hour laws, which exceed federal FLSA standards. Common violations include:
Our employment lawyers pursue claims for unpaid wages, penalties, and interest. Class action litigation may address systemic violations affecting multiple workers.
Employees reporting illegal activity or compliance violations deserve protection. California prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who file complaints, participate in investigations, or refuse unlawful conduct.
Our attorneys handle retaliation claims involving whistleblower activity and labor law violations.
Federal FMLA and California CFRA grant eligible employees job-protected leave for health conditions, family care, or bonding with a new child. Employers cannot deny valid requests or terminate employees for taking protected leave.
Employers hold significant advantages in workplace disputes. They control employment records, internal communications, and witnesses. Many companies retain law firms specifically to defend against employee claims.
An employment law attorney levels the playing field. Legal representation allows you to:
Many employment issues have strict statutes of limitations. Waiting too long to consult a lawyer can eliminate your legal options.
Our law firm focuses exclusively on representing employees—not employers. We do not advise companies on compliance or train management on avoiding liability. Our attorneys advocate solely for workers whose rights have been violated.
Every potential client receives an honest assessment. We review facts, identify applicable laws, and provide direct advice about case strength. Not every workplace problem rises to a legal violation—we tell you clearly if your situation does not support a claim.
This honest approach builds the attorney client relationship on realistic expectations.
Strong employment cases require documentation. Our team conducts thorough investigations, obtaining personnel files, emails, and performance reviews. We interview witnesses, analyze company policies, and identify conduct patterns demonstrating violations.
Most employment disputes settle before trial, but effective negotiation requires litigation preparation. Employers assess whether you can take your case to court. Our attorneys prepare every case for trial, which produces better outcomes in settlements.
When settlements fail, we take cases to trial—jury trials, bench trials, and arbitration throughout California.
Employment claims can result in back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. Wage cases may recover penalties and interest. Our attorneys maximize recovery while providing realistic outcome assessments.
