Employment 
Law
T y p e s o f C a s e s
W e H a n d l e
Kirtland & Packard is a Redondo
Beach law firm that has been
fighting for the rights of employees
for over 80 years. If you live in or
around the South Bay area and are
in need of an experienced and
dedicated employment law
attorney, call (310) 536-1000 for a
complimentary case evaluation.
Wrongful
Termination
In the state of California, you
cannot be terminated from
your job based on factors
including:
Age
Race
Gender
Sex
Ethnic origin
Religion
Union activity
D i s c r i m i n a t i o n
Sexual Orientation
In California, you cannot
be fired, passed up for
promotion, or otherwise
discriminated against
based on sexual
orientation.
Gender Identity Sex
In California, you cannot
be fired, passed up for
promotion, or otherwise
discriminated against
based on gender
identity.
In California, you cannot
be fired, passed up for
promotion, or otherwise
discriminated against
based on the sex you are
born with.
Wage & Hour
Issues
Fair and full payment for
hours worked is your right. We
can help with:
Overtime pay disputes
Withheld bonuses
Break and lunch violations
Failure to pay
Tip skimming
Harassment
All types of harassment are
illegal in the workplace. This
includes jokes, inappropriate
comments, humiliation, and
unwanted touch or
advancements.
Harassment becomes a
significant problem when
ignored by a supervisor or
perpetuated by management.
Whistle
Blowing
Blowing the whistle on illegal
or unethical business
practices is protected by
federal law. This includes
reporting fraud, OSHA
violations, or any other type of
misconduct. Being fired for
blowing the whistle is against
the law.
Contractor
Classification
Independent contractors do not
receive company benefits and
other protections enjoyed by
hourly and salaried employees.
Classifying employees as
"contractors" to avoid providing
benefits is illegal.
Employees in California
enjoy some of the most
comprehensive worker
protections in the nation.
If you believe you are being
treated unfairly, Kirtland &
Packard can help. 
Call (310) 536-1000 to
schedule a free case
evaluation today.

California Employment Law Attorneys

  • 1.
    Employment  Law T y pe s o f C a s e s W e H a n d l e
  • 2.
    Kirtland & Packardis a Redondo Beach law firm that has been fighting for the rights of employees for over 80 years. If you live in or around the South Bay area and are in need of an experienced and dedicated employment law attorney, call (310) 536-1000 for a complimentary case evaluation.
  • 3.
    Wrongful Termination In the stateof California, you cannot be terminated from your job based on factors including: Age Race Gender Sex Ethnic origin Religion Union activity
  • 4.
    D i sc r i m i n a t i o n Sexual Orientation In California, you cannot be fired, passed up for promotion, or otherwise discriminated against based on sexual orientation. Gender Identity Sex In California, you cannot be fired, passed up for promotion, or otherwise discriminated against based on gender identity. In California, you cannot be fired, passed up for promotion, or otherwise discriminated against based on the sex you are born with.
  • 5.
    Wage & Hour Issues Fairand full payment for hours worked is your right. We can help with: Overtime pay disputes Withheld bonuses Break and lunch violations Failure to pay Tip skimming
  • 6.
    Harassment All types ofharassment are illegal in the workplace. This includes jokes, inappropriate comments, humiliation, and unwanted touch or advancements. Harassment becomes a significant problem when ignored by a supervisor or perpetuated by management.
  • 7.
    Whistle Blowing Blowing the whistleon illegal or unethical business practices is protected by federal law. This includes reporting fraud, OSHA violations, or any other type of misconduct. Being fired for blowing the whistle is against the law.
  • 8.
    Contractor Classification Independent contractors donot receive company benefits and other protections enjoyed by hourly and salaried employees. Classifying employees as "contractors" to avoid providing benefits is illegal.
  • 9.
    Employees in California enjoysome of the most comprehensive worker protections in the nation. If you believe you are being treated unfairly, Kirtland & Packard can help.  Call (310) 536-1000 to schedule a free case evaluation today.