# Employee Job Terminaton, Labor Lawyers Unpaid Wages > Our job lawyers only represent employees on a contingency basis meaning we only get paid when and if we win your case. We do not represent employers. Source: https://worklawyerca.com/job-lawyer/ Firm: Employment Lawyers Group — employee-side employment lawyers since 1993. Serving Los Angeles County, California. Phone: (818) 783-7300 (calling is the fastest way to reach the legal team) Office: 13418 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact form: https://worklawyerca.com/contact/ Consultations are free and confidential; cases are taken on contingency. --- Our job lawyers only represent employees on a contingency basis - meaning we only get paid when and if we win your case. **We do not represent employers**. ## The Employment Lawyers Group’s job lawyers handle a variety of workplace disputes including: Job Termination Lawsuits based upon Wrongful Termination or Discrimination Work Harassment usually based upon Pregnancy, Race, or Sexual Harassment [Unpaid Wages (Bonuses, Commissions, Double Time, Meal Breaks, Minimum Wage, On-Call Pay, Overtime, Prevailing Wage, and Rest Breaks)](https://worklawyerca.com/unpaid-wages-attorney-los-angeles/) Discrimination Based Upon Medical Conditions (Cancer, Disability, Family Medical Leave, Pregnancy) Employee Contract Disputes Wrongful Employment Situations stemming from Work Injuries [Discrimination Based Upon (Age, Disability, Gender, Religion, or Sexual Orientation)](https://worklawyerca.com/discrimination-lawyer-los-angeles/) If your job problem fits into one of the above categories, or is employment related, please contact our employee job attorneys at (818) 783-7300. ## WORKER LAWYER Our work lawyers have represented all levels of the workforce from minimum wage employees to employees earning more than $1,000,000 a year. We have also fought legal battles against all types of employers including the largest in the United States. Having represented so many different types of employees, in so many different industries, we have particular expertise in representing employees in cases against their current or former employers. Since 1993 lead attorney, [Karl Gerber, has prosecuted more than 2,000 separate employee lawsuits in arbitration, Federal Court, and superior court.](https://worklawyerca.com/employment-lawyer-winning-record/) He remains involved in all of the cases the Employment Lawyers Group takes, usually reviewing and marking up every paper that goes out on these lawsuits. Typically he takes the depositions in the cases, attends the mediations, and often arbitrates or tries the cases himself. All strategic decisions on our employee lawsuits are made with Karl Gerber. Our staff labor lawyers have all been employed at our law firm for many years. All of them only represent employees and only represent employees in disputes against their employers. This means our law firm’s entire focus is on worker rights in the arbitration and the court system. ## WORKER RIGHTS LAWYERS The California workforce deserves quality legal representation. We are prepared to spend hundreds of hours on your case with a team of lawyers, paralegals, and office staff. We are prepared to render these invaluable services on a contingency meaning we are only paid when and if we collect money from your employer and we advance all of the costs to do so. Our promise to provide you quality legal representation on a contingency basis is because our mission is to help workers with their legal issues. If your employer violated your rights we would like to help you get your dignity back. Winning a lawsuit in court assists some people in regaining their dignity. Other employees feel a sense of vindication when they receive fair or extravagant compensation for their workplace wrongs. ## Some of our recent awards for workers include: - $400,000 won binding arbitration for meal breaks, off-the-clock work for 4 - $750,000 for sub-minimum wages paid in a hotel - $800,000 for mis-classified independent contractors - $800,000 for uncompensated on-call time - $260,000 for sexual harassment at a supermarket - $250,000 for whistleblowing and PAGA penalties - $200,000 for prevailing wage & PAGA claims made by 2 - $350,000 for prevailing wages for numerous employees - $180,000 for on-call work in the oil-fields - $152,000 for a job termination during Family Medical Leave - $490,000 for sex and age discrimination We represent workers throughout California. We have offices in Bakersfield, Gardena, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Sherman Oaks, and Tustin because a lot of employees want our firm to represent them in a lot of different places. Call (818) 783-7300 to Speak to an Experienced Job Lawyer ## Our Firm: No Upfront Fees or Costs ### Contingency Fee Representation All employment cases for employees are taken on a **contingency basis**. We are only paid a fee **when and if we win** your case, and we **advance all litigation costs**. Our goal is to make expert legal representation accessible to every hardworking employee. ### Serving Los Angeles County We have proudly served all of Los Angeles County since 1993. Ready to discuss your case? (818) 783-7300 Submit A Contact Form The Employment Lawyers Group has successfully handled 2,000+ Separate California Employment Cases ## Media Engagements ## Sample Case Results breach of commission contract $1,150,000 Unpaid commissions of two plaintiffs unpaid wages $875,000 For 4 oil field service industry workers whose times worked were not recorded on timesheets and were on-call forced to work without pay standby pay case $800,000 Controlled stand by class action settlement Disclaimer: These results are based on the facts of these specific cases and do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case. ## Practice Areas [Discrimination Age, Disability, FMLA/CFRA, Gender, National Origin, Pregnancy, Race, and Sexual Orientation discrimination claims.](https://worklawyerca.com/discrimination-attorney-8-facts-to-prove/) [Unpaid Wages & Overtime Recovering earnings for overtime, bonuses, commissions, meal & rest break violations, and prevailing wage claims.](https://worklawyerca.com/unpaid-wages-attorney-los-angeles/) [Sexual Harassment Compassionate and effective representation for sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims.](https://worklawyerca.com/sexual-harassment/) [Wrongful Termination Representing employees terminated in violation of public policy, contracts, or California and federal law.](https://worklawyerca.com/wrongful-termination-settlements/) [Leaves & Retaliation Protecting employees who face adverse actions after reporting illegal activity or taking protected medical leave.](https://worklawyerca.com/leave-of-absence-lawyer-los-angeles/) [Whistleblowers Advocating for employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse under California and federal whistleblower protection laws.](https://worklawyerca.com/los-angeles-whistle-blower-lawyer/) ## Our California Locations ### Bakersfield [BakersfieldLaborAttorney.com](https://bakersfieldlaborattorney.com) 5401 Business Park S, #214, Bakersfield CA 93309 [(661) 412-9600](tel:6614129600) ### Los Angeles [EmployeeLawCA.com](https://employeelawca.com/) 611 Wilshire Blvd, #1023, Los Angeles CA 90017 [(323) 525-1600](tel:3235251600) ### Orange County [WorkLawyerOC.com](https://worklawyeroc.com) 2522 Chambers Rd, #100, Tustin CA 92780 [(714) 210-8000](tel:7142108000) ### Riverside [RiversideEmploymentLawyer.com](https://riversideemploymentlawyer.com) 9496 Magnolia Ave, #208, Riverside CA 92503 [(951) 367-1000](tel:9513671000) ### Sacramento [SacramentoLaborAttorney.com](https://sacramentolaborattorney.com) 777 Campus Commons Rd, #200, Sacramento CA 95825 [(916) 340-0000](tel:9163400000) ### San Bernardino [EmploymentAttorneySanBernardino.com](https://employmentattorneysanbernardino.com) 337 N. 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He has represented a wide range of employees throughout California. Mr. Gerber has won **51 of the binding arbitrations and jury trials** he first chaired, and a number of his appeals are published. This deep trial experience is the foundation of the firm's strategic approach to litigation. The employment attorneys employed by the Employment Lawyers Group have worked at the firm well in excess of five years, have also tried many different labor cases, and have all been **extensively trained on employment and wrongful termination law by Karl Gerber**. [Meet Karl Gerber](https://worklawyerca.com/karl-gerber/) ## Ready to Discuss Your Case? Your rights as an employee matter. Submit a contact form and we'll get back to you. Submit A Contact Form [Call (818) 783-7300 Now](tel:8187837300)