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Employment
Fresno Employment Lawyer
Were you fired, harassed, or denied fair pay at your Fresno job? Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — helps Fresno-area employees hold employers accountable under California 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 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 recovered billions of dollars for workers and injured people across California. Our attorneys investigate what happened at your workplace, handle every conversation with your employer and their lawyers, and build your case for the strongest possible recovery — all with personalized attention. There are no fees unless you get paid.
California employees in Fresno can pursue a wide range of workplace claims. The most common include wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual and other workplace harassment, retaliation for reporting illegal conduct, unpaid wages and overtime, meal- and rest-break violations, employee misclassification, and denial of protected leave. If your employer broke California law, a legal professional can explain your options during a free case review. Learn more about California employment law.
Fresno workers are protected by some of the strongest employee-rights laws in the country. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA, Cal. Gov. Code §12940) prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected characteristics, while the California Labor Code governs wages, overtime, and breaks. These state laws generally provide broader protection than federal law, and our attorneys use them to hold employers accountable. See our overview of California employment discrimination.
Wrongful termination happens when an employer fires you for an illegal reason, even though California is an at-will employment state. Common examples include firing someone because of a protected characteristic, in retaliation for reporting harassment or wage theft, for taking legally protected leave, or in violation of public policy. If you believe you were let go unlawfully, a legal professional can review the circumstances during a free case review. Learn more about wrongful termination.
Yes — California law entitles most employees to full payment for every hour worked, including overtime and off-the-clock time. You may be owed back pay if your employer failed to pay minimum wage or overtime, denied legally required meal and rest breaks, withheld a final paycheck, or misclassified you to avoid paying overtime. Our attorneys can pursue these amounts, plus penalties and interest where available. Learn more about recovering unpaid wages.
Meet Our 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 Fresno?
You likely have an employment claim if your employer's action violated California law and caused you harm — the three factors are an unlawful act, damages, and proof. An unlawful act means conduct like discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or wage theft. Damages are your losses, such as lost pay, emotional distress, and out-of-pocket costs. Proof includes documents, pay records, emails, and witness accounts. California deadlines apply, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's employment attorneys for a free case evaluation.
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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.
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.
Fresno employees are covered by California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, along with Labor Code protections for wages and breaks. In the Central Valley's agriculture, healthcare, and logistics workforce, wage-and-hour and harassment issues are common. These protections apply regardless of the industry.
Yes. California law entitles most non-exempt workers, including many farm and distribution employees, to minimum wage and overtime for all hours worked. Off-the-clock work and missed breaks are frequent issues in shift-based and seasonal jobs. An attorney can review your pay records.
Under FEHA you generally have three years from the last unlawful act to file a complaint with the Civil Rights Department, and typically one year from the right-to-sue notice to file suit. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly.
An employment case arising in Fresno is generally handled in the Fresno County Superior Court, though many discrimination claims start as an administrative complaint before a lawsuit. The right path depends on your claim. An attorney can confirm the process and venue. Learn more about contingency fees. Learn more about workplace retaliation.