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Employment
Riverside, CA Employment Lawyers
Has your employer broken the law? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help Riverside workers fight wrongful termination, unpaid wages, discrimination, and harassment under California and federal law. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Riverside Employment Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has stood up for California workers whose rights were violated on the job. Our attorneys review your records, handle communications with your employer and the agencies, and build your case for the strongest possible recovery — all with personalized attention. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Our attorneys handle the full range of California workplace disputes. These commonly include wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, missed meal and rest breaks, retaliation and whistleblower claims, failure to accommodate disabilities, and FMLA and CFRA leave violations. If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, a legal professional can review it during a free case review. Learn more about employee rights.
Start by documenting everything before it disappears. Save pay stubs, time records, schedules, records of missed breaks, emails, texts, and written complaints, and keep dated notes of each incident and the names of any witnesses. Then speak with an employment lawyer before signing a severance agreement or giving a statement to HR. Wilshire Law Firm offers free case reviews, and there are no fees unless you get paid.
California gives non-exempt employees strong wage-and-hour protections. Common violations include unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, off-the-clock work, inaccurate wage statements, improper deductions, late final paychecks, and misclassification as exempt or as an independent contractor. Because these claims carry strict deadlines, it's best to speak with a legal professional early. Learn more about unpaid wages and wage claims.
It is generally unlawful for a California employer to punish you for exercising your rights. Protected activities include reporting discrimination or harassment, filing a wage complaint, reporting unsafe working conditions, requesting a disability accommodation, taking protected medical or family leave, participating in a workplace investigation, and whistleblower reporting. If you were fired, demoted, or disciplined after any of these, a workplace retaliation claim may apply.
Most discrimination and harassment claims start with the California Civil Rights Department (formerly the DFEH). The agency may investigate or issue a right-to-sue notice that lets you file in civil court, and some claims also involve the federal EEOC. Wage claims may instead go through the Labor Commissioner. The right path depends on your case, and a legal professional can guide you at a free case review.
Meet Our Riverside Employment Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
John G. Yslas, Esq.Senior Partner, Chair of the Employment Wage & Hour Class Action Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Tyler J. Woods, Esq.Senior Partner
Arrash Fattahi, Esq.Partner
Benjamin Haber, Esq.Partner
Nicol Hajjar, Esq.Partner
Diego Aviles, Esq.Junior Partner
Jeffrey Bils, Esq.Junior Partner
Emily Borman, Esq.Junior Partner
Jose Maria D. Patino, Jr., Esq.Junior Partner
Christina M. LeJunior Partner
William M. Pao, Esq.Junior Partner
Eugene Zinovyev, Esq.Junior Partner$12.0M
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have an Employment Claim in Riverside?
You likely have an employment claim if your employer violated a specific legal right and you suffered a resulting harm — an unlawful act, a protected status or activity, and damages. Unlawful acts include wrongful termination, wage theft, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Protected activity covers things like reporting misconduct, requesting leave, or requesting an accommodation. Damages are your losses, such as lost wages and emotional distress. California deadlines apply, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's employment attorneys for a free case evaluation.
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17#1 Settlements in California, 2022–2024*
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
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#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
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#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
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*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Riverside Employment FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Riverside sits at the center of Inland Empire logistics and warehousing, alongside healthcare and UC Riverside, and wage disputes there often involve unpaid overtime and off-the-clock work. The Labor Code entitles non-exempt employees to overtime and full pay for all hours worked.
California's whistleblower law protects employees who report a reasonable belief of legal or safety violations, and firing or disciplining you afterward can be unlawful retaliation. Note the dates and keep any related communications if this happens.
Employment lawsuits arising in Riverside are generally filed in Riverside County Superior Court, while FEHA discrimination and harassment claims typically begin at the California Civil Rights Department. Your attorney can confirm the correct venue. You can also learn more on our Riverside injury and employment attorneys page.
Under FEHA you generally have one year from the date of your right-to-sue notice to file a civil lawsuit. Because deadlines have exceptions, confirm the exact date with an attorney promptly. Learn more about wrongful termination. We also represent workers beyond Riverside — see our San Diego employment lawyers page.