Protecting California Workers' Rights
We represent employees in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters across California.
California law provides significant protections for employees against unlawful workplace conduct. Trujillo & Winnick LLP represents individuals who have been harmed by employer misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Claims We Evaluate
Discrimination
- Race, national origin, and ethnicity discrimination
- Sex and gender discrimination
- Pregnancy and family status discrimination
- Age discrimination (40 and over)
- Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate
- Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
- Religious discrimination
Harassment
- Sexual harassment (quid pro quo and hostile work environment)
- Harassment based on any protected characteristic
- Supervisor and co-worker harassment
- Failure to prevent or remedy harassment
Retaliation
- Retaliation for reporting discrimination or harassment
- Retaliation for filing a complaint with a government agency
- Whistleblower retaliation under California and federal law
- Retaliation for requesting leave or accommodation
Wrongful Termination
- Termination in violation of public policy
- Constructive discharge
- Breach of implied employment contract
- Termination connected to protected activity
Wage and Hour
- Unpaid overtime
- Meal and rest break violations
- Minimum wage violations
- Misclassification as independent contractor
- Class and representative actions under PAGA
How Employment Cases Work
Employment claims in California typically require an administrative charge with the California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) before a civil lawsuit may be filed. Time limits are strict. Trujillo & Winnick LLP guides clients through the administrative process and into state or federal court as appropriate.
Employment matters are evaluated case by case. Some matters may be handled on a contingency-fee basis, depending on the case type, facts, conflicts review, and written engagement agreement. Fee arrangements, including responsibility for costs, are confirmed in a written engagement agreement before representation begins. Whether a client is responsible for costs advanced by the firm if there is no recovery is addressed in the written fee agreement.
Each employment matter is evaluated on its own facts. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of employment claims do you handle?
We evaluate claims for discrimination based on protected characteristics (race, sex, age, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy), sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation for complaints or protected activity, and wage and hour violations including unpaid overtime and meal/rest break violations.
Do I have to pay anything upfront?
Employment matters are evaluated case by case. Some matters may be handled on a contingency-fee basis, depending on the case type, facts, conflicts review, and written engagement agreement. Fee arrangements, including responsibility for costs, are confirmed in a written engagement agreement before representation begins. Whether a client is responsible for costs advanced by the firm if there is no recovery is addressed in the written fee agreement.
Is there a deadline to file an employment claim?
Yes. California employment claims are subject to administrative filing deadlines and statutes of limitations that vary by claim type. Contact us promptly to preserve your rights — delays can forfeit your ability to pursue a claim.