Torrance Employment Lawyers

Proudly Representing Workers in Torrance, California

As an employee in California, you are entitled to significant rights and protections under both state and federal law. When these rights are violated, whether by an employer, a supervisor, or a coworker, you can attempt to hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue compensation for the harm you have suffered under the provisions of employment law.

At Nosrati Law, we exclusively represent employees in Torrance and throughout California, and we have the experience, credentials, and track record to take on the toughest cases. Employment law is a vast and complicated field, and your employer may be unaware that they are even violating your rights. On the other hand, they may know exactly what they are doing and hope that you don’t realize you have options. Either way, our team is here to help you act on your rights as a worker in California.

Torrance employees trust us with their employment law cases because we have:

• 40+ years of combined practice experience
• Exclusively employee-side representation
• Recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients
• Over 100 five-star Google reviews
• Services in English, Spanish, and Farsi

Call us today at (323) 784-0643 to schedule a free consultation with a Torrance employment attorney.

Your Rights as a Torrance Employee or Worker

As an employee in California, you are entitled to certain fundamental rights. When these rights are violated, you also have the right to talk to an employment lawyer about filing a claim to pursue compensation and justice.

Among your most important employment rights are:

• The right to receive a fair wage for the work you have performed.
• The right to work in an environment safe and free from conditions or safety violations that could result in injury or illness.
• The right to a workplace free from harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics or traits.
• The right to be free from unjust retaliation for exercising your legal rights or filing a complaint against your employer for a legitimate reason.

In some cases, these rights extend to those who are seeking employment rather than those who are currently employed. For example, an employer in California cannot discriminate against a job applicant because of their religion, race, or gender expression. Employers are also prohibited from running a background or credit check on a prospective employee without that individual's permission.

Employment Law Cases We Handle in Torrance

We represent employees in a wide range of employment law matters in Torrance and throughout the Los Angeles area.

If your situation involves any of the following, we may be able to help:

• Workplace Discrimination
• Wrongful Termination
• Whistleblower Protection
• FMLA Violations
• Sexual Harassment
• Retaliation
• Hostile Work Environment
• Wage and Hour Disputes

If you are not sure which category your situation falls into, we can help you all the same. Many employment law cases involve overlapping claims, and a free consultation with our team is the most direct way to understand what your options are.

Available Compensation for Employment Law Violations

When you file an employment law claim in California, you can use it to seek compensation for the harm your employer's conduct has caused.

The specific forms of compensation available to you will depend on the nature and severity of the violation, but may include:

• Lost wages: Compensation for income you lost as a result of the violation, including wages lost due to wrongful termination, demotion, or forced resignation.
• Front pay: Compensation for future lost earnings in situations where returning to your former position is not a practical or viable option.
• Emotional distress damages: Compensation for the psychological harm caused by your employer's conduct, including anxiety, humiliation, and diminished quality of life.
• Job reinstatement: A court may order that you be restored to the position you were unlawfully removed from.
• Punitive damages: In cases where an employer's conduct was particularly egregious or malicious, additional damages may be available to punish the employer and deter future misconduct.
• Attorney's fees and court costs: Prevailing employees in many employment law cases are entitled to recover their legal fees and related costs from the employer.

We can review the specific facts of every case to identify and pursue every category of compensation available. Two cases may appear similar on the surface but differ significantly in value depending on the details involved, which is why having an experienced attorney assess your situation from the start is so important.

Employment Law FAQs

How much does an employment lawyer charge in California?

At Nosrati Law, we handle all employment law cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney's fees upfront and owe nothing unless we win a recovery for you. If we do not obtain compensation on your behalf, you pay us nothing. If we do win, our fee is taken as a percentage of the recovery.

How long can a wrongful termination case last in California?

The timeline of a wrongful termination case depends on several factors, including the complexity of the claim, how quickly evidence can be gathered, and whether the case resolves through a negotiated settlement or proceeds to trial. Many successful cases resolve within several months through negotiations. Others, particularly those involving litigation, can take a year or more.

What should I do if I think my employer has violated my rights?

The two most important steps are to document what happened and to contact an employment attorney as soon as possible. Write down a detailed account of the incident or incidents, including dates, times, locations, what was said or done, and who was present, and preserve any relevant emails, text messages, or documents you have access to. Then reach out to our firm for a free, confidential consultation.

How long do I have to file an employment law claim in California?

The deadline to file an employment claim in California depends on the type of claim involved. For discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, you generally have three years from the date of the unlawful conduct to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). Federal claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) typically carry a 300-day deadline. Wage claims and other types of employment violations carry their own separate statutes of limitations.

Contact Our Torrance Employment Attorneys Today

If you have been subjected to an employment law violation in Torrance, our experienced attorneys at Nosrati Law are ready to help. Let us draw from our extensive experience to review your situation, explain your options, and fight to hold your employer accountable for what they have done.

Call (323) 784-0643 to schedule your free consultation today. There are no fees unless we win.