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It’s no secret that California has some of the most worker-friendly employment laws in the United States. State regulations protect workers’ rights to fair treatment and equal benefits. They prohibit hostile workplaces and discriminatory employment practices. If business owners violate their workers’ rights in California, they face severe fines and penalties.

However, too often, workers still face employee rights violations. From unequal treatment based on race or gender and unpaid overtime to wrongful termination, many workers fight uphill battles against abusive employers.

It’s not uncommon for employees who strive to earn their rightful compensation and due respect to encounter harassment or unsafe work conditions. These transgressions undermine not only individual dignity but also the very fabric of fair labor standards.

If you’re dealing with a personal dispute or seeking justice on behalf of a group of workers, an experienced California employment attorney can fight your case and guide you toward the best path to a fair settlement. Fortunately, you don’t have to search far and wide for such dedicated assistance.

At Matern Law Group, PC, our California employment lawyers are ready to help you get the justice you deserve. California workers can count on our team to help them fight back against unfair labor practices.

Contact us at 855-913-1134 if you have experienced workplace harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, or interference with leave time. An expert California labor lawyer will fight for your rights in California.

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Harassment

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Disability Leave

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Our Approach

Our practices are guided by integrity. We’ll protect what you deserve.

As your reliable California employment lawyers, we’re your steadfast ally against any employer, big or small. Whether you’re facing discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, or wrongful termination, we leverage our expertise to champion your rights.

Standing up to your employer can be daunting, and we recognize the courage it takes to do so. That’s why we work tirelessly and fight tenaciously to hold your rights abusers accountable. With our compassionate and dedicated approach, we offer more than just legal representation — we provide a supportive environment where your voice will be heard and your concerns will be addressed.

If you’ve experienced a distressing incident related to an issue like this, call us for a free case evaluation. With Matern Law Group, you have a California labor law attorney with the drive and expertise to give you a fair chance to seek justice.

Did You Know?

Workplace Harassment
Harassment is inappropriate or offensive conduct that is severe or pervasive enough to alter an employee’s working conditions.
Workplace Discrimination
Generally, discrimination means less favorable workplace conditions bases on an employee’s membership in one or more "protected groups."
Family, Medical, & Disability Leave
California has several laws that give employees the right to take leave—both paid and unpaid—for family and health reasons. Employees who are covered by more than one of these laws are entitled to the rights set out in the most protective law.
MIssed Meal & Rest Breaks
While some breaks may be waived by mutual consent, they cannot be revoked by an employer without your approval.
Overtime, Wage Theft, & Unlawful Pay
If your employer has failed to comply with vital workplace protections, the law is on your side. While some pay or benefits may be waived by mutual consent, they cannot be revoked by an employer without your approval.
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination happens when an employment relationship is ended by an employer in violation of the employee’s legal rights.⁠

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Is it Illegal or Simply Unfair?

Legal cases can be long, complicated and confusing, but you don’t have to take on the system alone. If you believe someone has violated your individual rights or the rights of a large group of people in your community, we can help you find the right course of action.

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El Segundo, CA, 90245
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Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
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Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Fresno, CA 93704
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Oakland, CA 94612
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500 Capitol Mall
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Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (855) 206-0281
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505 Montgomery Street
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San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (855) 512-3291

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