WHY CHOOSE US? WE WIN IN COURT FOR EMPLOYEES
We successfully representing employees in Family Medical Leave, Disability Discrimination, Wrongful Termination and Wage & Commissions disputes.
WHY CHOOSE US? WE WIN IN COURT FOR EMPLOYEES
Winning Cases for Employees in FMLA, Disability, Wrongful Termination & Wage Disputes
OUR RESULTS
Over $50 Million Won For Clients Since 1998
$14.5M
Unpaid wages for Walgreen pharmacists in San Mateo, CA
$11M
Overtime pay for Kragen Auto Parts employees in a San Diego, CA, case
$7.5M
Unpaid wages for Panda Express managers brought by a Burbank, CA employee
$6.5M
Overtime pay class action for bank real estate appraisers in San Francisco, CA Superior Court
$600K
2018 Disability Discrimination
$500K
2019 Dog Bite Los Angeles
$100K
2019 Dog Bite Los Angeles
$100K
2018 Disability Discrimination
$300K
2019 ERISA Proceeds "change in control plan"
$6M
Unpaid wages for Red Lobster managers brought by a Sacramento, CA employee
$4M
Overtime pay class action for Gymboree store managers in Riverside, CA Superior Court
$200K
2019 Nursing Home Abuse Simi Valley
COMMITTED TO PROTECTING
The Rights of Workers Throughout California
Discrimination in the workplace is completely unacceptable. Yet, countless employees are either wrongfully terminated or forced to accept demotions due to unethical and unlawful business practices. My name is Matthew A. Kaufman and I am a California employment law attorney. The loss of a job can be financially devastating. It can affect a person’s ability to pay their bills, rent, mortgage and live a good quality of life. Unfortunately, far too many people struggle in silence and never take action.
Over the years, I have successfully helped men and women in California recover the compensation they deserved, allowing them to move on with their lives.
Types of Workplace Discrimination and Violations
Most workers do not realize there are laws on the books designed to protect their freedoms as employees, such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Family Medical Leave Act. By addressing the specific issues of your case, we can immediately go on the attack and fight for the compensation that belongs to you. First, it is important to understand there are various types of employment law violations.
The team at the Kaufman Law Firm provides legal representation for employment law cases in California.
PRACTICE AREAS
Employment
Class Actions
Employment
Class Actions
Wrongful
Termination
Wrongful
Termination
Wage &
Hour Issues
Wage &
Hour Issues
Sexual
Harassment
Sexual
Harassment
Unpaid
Commissions
Unpaid
Commissions
Unpaid
Overtime
Unpaid
Overtime
Elder Abuse
Attorney
Elder Abuse
Attorney
Whistleblower
Whistleblower
WHY YOU NEED
An Employment Law Attorney?
California employment law can be complex, and many people hesitate to take legal action due to fear or lack of understanding. Having an experienced attorney ensures your rights are protected and that you receive the guidance needed to navigate the legal process. From the initial consultation, we thoroughly investigate your case and educate you on your legal options, ensuring you are in the best position to succeed.
Once a victim becomes a client, we immediately begin to conduct a thorough investigation of your case. We then properly educate the client about the legal process to ensure they are placed in the best position to succeed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is elder abuse?
The CDC defines elder abuse as “an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.” Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, financial abuse, as well as a neglect of basic necessities. The National Council on Aging reports that approximately five million elderly people are abused each year across the United States.
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Can I sue for sexual harassment without a witness?
If you have been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you have every right to seek justice and restitution for what happened. Workers in California can and do win sexual harassment cases when there have been no witnesses. Often, a person commits sexual harassment when they know that nobody else is watching just so that there are no other witnesses. That does not mean that they are absolved of any crime.
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Do I have to file a complaint with HR before I hire a lawyer?
No, you do not have to file a complaint with human resources before you hire a lawyer to handle issues in your workplace. In fact, an attorney will be able to help you with any complaints that you make to your employer. With a skilled employment lawyer becoming involved early in the process, you can be sure that you say and do the right things to ensure you are treated fairly.
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Can I file a lawsuit against my employer?
Yes, it is certainly possible for employees to file lawsuits against their employers when they have experienced wrongdoing in the workplace. It is not uncommon for employees to file lawsuits for discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage and labor disputes, and more. There are various steps that need to occur before a lawsuit is filed, including filing a claim with the EEOC or the DFEH, but an attorney can help you with this.
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What is employer retaliation?
Retaliation in the workplace can be defined as a form of discrimination that occurs when the employer takes adverse action against an employee, applicant, or other covered individual because they have engaged in a protected activity. This could include a worker filing a complaint about unlawful activity in the workplace, sexual harassment, discrimination, disability requests, and more. Often, employer retaliation takes the form of demotion, lower pay, less desirable work assignments, and even wrongful termination.
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What is the compensation for wrongful termination in California?
Every wrongful termination case in California is different, though employees who prevail with these cases are often entitled to various types of monetary damages. Wrongful termination damages can include lost wages and benefits, compensation for emotional distress, compensation for loss of professional reputation, attorney fees, and possible punitive damages against the employer for their wrongdoing. The total amount of compensation available in these cases will vary depending on the facts related to each particular situation.
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What do wage and hour discrimination look like?
There are various ways in which an employer could commit wage or hourly pay discrimination. Under the Equal Pay Act, it is illegal for an employer to pay women or men less than members of the opposite sex for the same work. This law includes salaries, wages, bonuses, benefits, holidays, and vacations. When determining whether wage or hour discrimination is present, the law will look at the actual job duties, not job titles. This means that even if you do not have the same title as another person, if you do the same work for the same company, you should receive equal pay. Anytime a person receives lower wages than somebody else within the same company, but they are performing the same job duties, this could certainly be evidence of wage and hour discrimination.
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If you or somebody you care about have experienced issues with your employer, whether related to discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, or another employment law violation, contact the team at Kaufman Law Firm for help with your case today.
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Recovered $50+ Million for Clients
25+ Years of Proven Legal Success
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