Treated unfairly at work?
California Employment Lawyers
Your employer has lawyers. Now you do too.
- Available 24/7
- No fee unless we win*
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Major employment settlements
Real results for workers who stood up for their rights
More than
$24 Million
In settlements recovered for our clients
From wrongful termination and harassment to unpaid wages, we fight for every dollar our clients are owed.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Client reviews
Real clients. Real results.
Hundreds of Californians have trusted us with their case. Here is what they say.
How we can help
Three steps to getting justice
- 1
Free case review
Call or send the form any time, day or night. We listen and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
- 2
We take it on
If we accept your case, one lead attorney handles it from start to finish and keeps you updated.
- 3
You get results
We build the evidence and push for a fair settlement, and we are ready to go to trial if needed.
$24M+
Recovered for clients
5.0
Rating from 289 Google reviews
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Languages spoken
Practice areas
Employment cases we take on
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Wrongful Termination
Free reviewSexual Harassment
Free reviewWorkplace Discrimination
Free reviewWork Retaliation
Free reviewHostile Work Environment
Free reviewWage & Hour Violations
Free reviewUnpaid Wages
Free reviewOvertime Pay
Free reviewMeal & Rest Breaks
Free reviewPregnancy Discrimination
Free reviewMedical & Disability Leave
Free reviewWhistleblowing
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California employment lawyers
What a California employment lawyer does for you
California gives workers some of the strongest protections in the country. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) bans discrimination, harassment and retaliation, the California Labor Code sets strict rules on pay, overtime and breaks, and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) protects your job when you take medical or family leave.
Employers know these rules and have lawyers and HR teams to protect themselves. An employment lawyer evens the odds: we look at what happened, tell you honestly whether you have a claim, gather the evidence, handle the filings with the Civil Rights Department or the Labor Commissioner, and negotiate with your employer or take the case to court.
At Atoyan Law, one lead attorney handles your case from the first call to the final result. We represent employees, never employers, across Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and the Central Valley, with offices in Burbank and Fresno and video consultations statewide.
- Free case reviewWe tell you if you have a case and what it may be worth, at no cost.
- No fee unless we winMost employment cases are handled on contingency.*
- Evidence & deadlinesWe preserve records, witnesses and file before deadlines run out.
- Settlement or trialWe negotiate hard and prepare every case as if it will go to court.
Your legal team
Talk to a lawyer, not a call center.
Angela Atoyan
Founder · Managing Attorney
Angela founded Atoyan Law and handles immigration, employment and personal injury cases. Clients know her for straight answers, fast responses and personal attention to every case.
Jonathan Drucker
Employment & Class Action Attorney
Jonathan represents California employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and wage-and-hour cases, including class actions for groups of workers denied pay they earned.
H. Jacob Arisian
Managing Attorney
Jacob represents injured clients against insurance companies and defends clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal matters.
What you should know
Answers to common questions
California is an at-will state. Can I still sue?
Yes, if the real reason was illegal: discrimination, harassment, retaliation for complaining or taking protected leave, or refusing to break the law. At-will employment does not allow any of those.
How much does it cost?
The review is free. Most wrongful termination, discrimination and wage cases are handled on contingency, so there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
How long do I have to file?
Discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims generally must be filed with the California Civil Rights Department within three years. Some deadlines are shorter, so it is worth calling early.
Will my employer find out that I contacted you?
No. Your consultation is confidential, and we do not contact your employer unless you decide to move forward.
What can I recover?
Depending on the case: lost wages and benefits, future lost income, emotional distress damages, unpaid wages with penalties and interest, and in some cases punitive damages and attorney fees.
Contact us today
Find out what your case is worth.
- Available 24/7
- Free, confidential consultation
- No fee unless we win*
- In person, by phone or by video