Workers’ Rights

Are you unemployed or had your work hours reduced? Do you have questions about benefits and taking leave from work? Have you been paid for all hours worked? Do you believe you were discriminated against at work? We can help you navigate through the various workplace rights and protections that you are entitled to.

What We Can Help With

Employment Development Department (EDD) Benefits

Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Provide application assistance on a limited basis, assess and advise for issues with benefit eligibility and payments, responding to Notices of Determination and other disqualifications
State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Provide information about eligibility, assist with disqualifications and appeals
Denials and appeals of UI and SDI benefits
CA Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) Hearing Preparation and Assistance

Wage Protection Assistance
Provide advice and assistance regarding filing wage claims before the California Labor Commissioner, Department of Labor, and Small Claims Court.

Issues include: unpaid minimum wage, overtime, meal & rest breaks, work-related expense reimbursements, bounced checks, etc.
Leave-Related Issues
Provide legal advice related to work and family leave, as well as paid sick leave
Review and Advise on Severance Agreements and General Releases
Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation in the Workplace