Employment Law
Standing up for California workers and employers
We Also Represent Employers
Lightview represents employers too. We provide preventive counsel on hiring practices, workplace policies, harassment prevention, and discrimination avoidance. When disputes arise, we defend businesses against employee claims. Our experience on both sides gives us insight into litigation strategy and risk assessment.
We help employers reduce litigation risk through compliant policies, proper documentation, and discrimination-free decision-making.
Integration with Other Legal Issues
Employment disputes often overlap with other legal areas. Our integrated practice helps:
Combined with Workers' Comp
Injured at work and facing retaliation? We handle both claims — separately but coordinated.
Combined with Business Disputes
Shareholder or partnership disputes tied to employment? We address both the corporate and employment issues.
Non-Competes & Trade Secrets
We defend employees' right to work under California's strong anti-non-compete laws while protecting legitimate business interests.
Employee-Side Claims
Wrongful Termination
Fired for protected status, whistleblowing, medical leave, or filing a comp claim.
Discrimination (FEHA)
Race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classes.
Harassment
Sexual, racial, and disability-based harassment and hostile work environments.
Retaliation
Punished for opposing discrimination, reporting safety issues, or exercising rights.
Wage & Hour Violations
Unpaid overtime, missed breaks, misclassification, PAGA claims, and class actions.
Whistleblower & FMLA
Retaliation for reporting illegal activity or requesting protected leave.
Common Questions
Maybe. California is at-will, but if you were fired for an illegal reason — protected class status, whistleblowing, filing a comp claim, requesting leave — you have a claim. Tell us why you were fired and we'll evaluate it.
California strongly disfavors non-competes. They're generally unenforceable under Business & Professions Code 16600, except in narrow situations like the sale of a business. We defend your right to work.
Absolutely. Retaliation for filing a workers' comp claim is illegal. The timing is strong circumstantial evidence of retaliation. We pursue both the comp case and the retaliation claim.
Learn More
California's New Employment Laws for 2026
Key legislative changes affecting employers and employees this year.
Was I Wrongfully Terminated?
A California employee's checklist for evaluating wrongful termination.
California Wage and Hour Basics
Overtime, breaks, final paychecks, and misclassification rules.
Know Your Rights at Work
Whether you are an employee or employer, we can help you navigate California employment law.
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