Practice Areas

Representing Employees Throughout California

Sexual Harassment

This is a form of discrimination based on sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. It does not always have to be sexual in nature.

Sexual Harassment

This is a form of discrimination based on sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. It does not always have to be sexual in nature.

Wrongful Termination & Discrimination in Employment

These are forms of employment discrimination that consist of adverse employment actions—termination, denial of promotion, suspension, denial of employment—that are motivated by the employee’s actual or perceived protected characteristics, including religious creed, race, color, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, medical conditions, genetic information, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Wrongful Termination & Discrimination in Employment

Pregnancy Discrimination

In the state of California, employers with five or more employees are required to provide pregnancy disability leave under the state’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Act (PDL). This time may be taken before or after the child’s birth and includes time off for medically necessary bed rest, severe morning sickness, childbirth, and recovery from childbirth. It also includes coverage for pregnancy-related complications, routine prenatal medical care, and postnatal medical care.

Pregnancy Discrimination

Retaliation

This is a type of discrimination in which a prohibited employment action is taken against an employee due to their participation in a legally-protected activity. These legally-protected activities include:

Complaining About Discrimination
Filing a Discrimination Lawsuit
Giving Testimony in a Discrimination Suit
Making a Discrimination Complaint
Refusing to Participate in Discrimination
Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation
Retaliation for Disclosing Illegal Conduct

Standard & Whistleblower Retaliation

Complaining About Discrimination
Filing a Discrimination Lawsuit
Giving Testimony in a Discrimination Suit
Making a Discrimination Complaint
Refusing to Participate in Discrimination
Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation

Wage & Hour Violations

The California Labor Laws, which apply to wage and hour claims, include California Labor Code sec. 500-558, which covers the following and many other topics pertaining to employment:

Minimum Wage
Overtime
Meals & Breaks
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Voting Leave
Severance Pay
Waiting Time
Penalty
Failure to Pay
Business Expenses

Wage & Hour Violations

The California Labor Laws, which apply to wage and hour claims, include California Labor Code sec. 500-558, which covers the following and many other topics pertaining to employment:

Minimum Wage
Overtime
Meals & Breaks
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Voting Leave
Severance Pay
Waiting Time Penalty
Failure to Pay Business Expenses

State Personnel Board Appeals

Our attorney represents public employees in the following procedures before the State Personnel Board:

Filing Appeal to the State Personnel Board
Adverse Action/Disciplinary Action
Pre-Hearing Settlement Conference
Evidentiary Hearings
Constructive Medical Termination
Civil Service Examination Appeal
Merit Issue Complaint
Nonpunitive Termination/Demotion/Transfer
Rejection During Probation
Request to File Charges
Termination of Limited Examination & Appointment Program
Termination of Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Appointment
Withhold From Certification
Disability Discrimination Complaints
Whistleblower Retaliation Complaints

State Personnel Board Appeals

Our attorney represents public employees in the following procedures before the State Personnel Board:

Filing Appeal to the State Personnel Board
Adverse Action/Disciplinary Action
Pre-Hearing Settlement Conference
Evidentiary Hearings
Constructive Medical Termination
Civil Service Examination Appeal
Merit Issue Complaint
Nonpunitive Termination/Demotion/Transfer
Rejection During Probation
Request to File Charges
Termination of Limited Examination & Appointment Program
Termination of Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Appointment
Withhold From Certification
Disability Discrimination Complaints
Whistleblower Retaliation Complaints

Workplace and Internal Affairs Investigation

We represent private sector professionals, peace officers, firefighters, and other public employees during internal affairs investigations, discipline, arbitration, and appeals.

Internal Affairs Investigations

We represent peace officers, firefighters, and other public employees during internal affairs investigations, discipline, arbitration, and appeals.

Workplace Investigations

In any criminal or administrative investigation, a public safety officer has the right to consult a representative of their choice before making a statement—oral or written—regarding any matter that could lead to punitive action.

Consumer Protection

We represent consumers in false advertising, false sale signs, and bait and switch by misleading signage cases on an individual and class action basis.

Consumer Protection

Mr. Chang is ready to represent you against false advertising, false sale signs, and bait and switch by misleading signage.

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