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Your Trusted Employment Law Advocates in California
California Employment Counsel APC has built a reputation for providing dedicated legal representation to employees facing workplace injustices. Our team specializes in handling complex cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, and wage violations, offering empathetic and strategic support tailored to each client's unique situation. With a deep understanding of both state and federal employment laws, we prioritize thorough investigation and innovative legal approaches to protect our clients' rights.Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to every case, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. We operate with transparency and integrity, advocating fiercely for employee rights while maintaining a client-centric focus that emphasizes peace of mind during challenging times. Our practice extends across Orange County and throughout California, serving as a trusted resource for individuals seeking justice in employment matters.
Services
Sexual Harassment
Discrimination
Medical Leave Claims
Whistleblower
Wrongful Termination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Wage & Overtime Violations
Harassment at Work
Highlights and features
- We have extensive experience handling complex employment law cases
- Our team provides compassionate, client-focused legal representation
- We exclusively advocate for employee rights in workplace disputes
- Proven track record of successful verdicts and settlements
- Offer free initial consultations with no attorney fees unless we win
Services
Sexual Harassment
Our experienced attorneys represent victims of workplace sexual harassment, including physical advances, verbal misconduct, and hostile work environments. We help clients document incidents, file claims with the EEOC, and pursue legal action against employers who fail to address harassment. Our team understands the emotional trauma involved and works to secure compensation for damages while protecting clients from retaliation.
Discrimination
We represent employees facing discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Our attorneys handle cases involving hiring bias, promotion denials, and discriminatory termination. We work to prove patterns of discrimination through evidence collection and witness testimony, seeking remedies that include reinstatement, back pay, and damages for emotional distress caused by unlawful workplace discrimination.
Medical Leave Claims
Our firm protects employees' rights to medical leave under federal FMLA and California CFRA laws. We assist clients denied leave for personal medical conditions or family care responsibilities. When employers retaliate against employees for taking protected leave, we pursue legal action to enforce job protection rights and recover lost wages, ensuring compliance with California's comprehensive family medical leave regulations.
Whistleblower
We represent employees who face retaliation for reporting workplace violations, including wage theft, safety violations, and illegal business practices. Our attorneys protect clients' rights under California whistleblower laws, challenging wrongful termination, demotions, and harassment resulting from internal complaints or government reporting. We help clients document retaliation patterns and seek remedies that include job reinstatement and compensation for lost income.
Wrongful Termination
Our team investigates cases where employees were fired for illegal reasons including discrimination, harassment complaints, or protected leave usage. We analyze termination circumstances to identify disguised layoffs, constructive discharge, and other unlawful dismissal tactics. Through thorough case preparation, we pursue claims for back pay, emotional distress damages, and punitive damages against employers who violate California's employment protection laws.
People
Raymond E. Hane III
Attorney
Experienced employment law attorney with a focus on sexual harassment and discrimination cases, bringing over two decades of legal expertise to protect employee rights.
Nicholas A. Hane
Esq.
Dedicated advocate for employees facing workplace injustices, specializing in complex discrimination cases and wrongful termination claims.
Mark Swatik
Attorney
Skilled litigator with extensive experience in medical leave claims and whistleblower protections under California employment law.
Stephen K. Lubega
Attorney
Committed to fighting workplace discrimination, with particular expertise in pregnancy discrimination and religious accommodation cases.
Jaylene Beligan
Attorney
Seasoned employment law practitioner focusing on wage violations and sexual harassment claims, known for strategic courtroom advocacy.
Questions
What evidence do I need for a sexual harassment claim?
Document all incidents including dates, times, witnesses, and any communications. Preserve electronic records like texts and emails that demonstrate the harassment pattern.
How do I prove workplace discrimination?
Show a pattern of differential treatment through personnel records, witness statements, and comparative analysis of similar employees' treatment in your organization.
Can I be fired for taking medical leave?
No, California law protects your right to medical leave. Employers who terminate employees for taking protected leave face legal penalties and reinstatement requirements.
What constitutes whistleblower retaliation?
Retaliation includes termination, demotion, pay cuts, negative performance reviews, or hostile work environment changes following protected whistleblowing activities.
How long do I have to file a wrongful termination claim?
Most claims require EEOC filing within 300 days, followed by a 1-year window for state court action after receiving Right to Sue notice.
What damages can I recover in employment cases?
Recoverable damages include back pay, emotional distress compensation, punitive damages, attorney fees, and in some cases, job reinstatement or front pay.
