A Champion For Employee RIGHTS

We Are Committed To You And Your Rights

Our approach at Lim Law Group, P.C., is simple—protect the rights of California workers. We are a results-orientated firm and we want to help you. When you are at work, you deserve to feel safe and protected. We help people facing many different issues at work, such as:

No matter the circumstances, our lawyers are committed to you and your case. Our attorneys believe that workers deserve to have their voices heard, and we will fight side by side with you to make sure yours is heard. We provide quality and meaningful representation and want to seek justice on your behalf.

Start Defending Your Rights Today

Whether you are an office worker, a cook, a professional or everything in between, we will provide you with strong and effective legal guidance. If you want to set up a free consultation give us a call at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.

 
 

Our Areas Of Practice

No One Deserves To Be Discriminated Against

When you are at your place of employment, you expect to be treated with respect and dignity. Of course, that is not always the case. At Lim Law Group, P.C., we help workers in the greater Los Angeles who have faced discrimination at work. We know how difficult these issues can be, and we will work with you to help get you through the process.

Our lawyer will take the time to listen to you and understand your case. We will work with you to craft a strong legal strategy that defends you and your rights. We treat our clients like family, and will give you the attention and respect you deserve.

Understanding Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace comes in many different forms and may not always be obvious. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you should take action to safeguard your rights. California has strong protections for workers, and various groups are protected under the law. Employers cannot discriminate against people based on factors such as:

Our goal is to make people in each of these protected classes have their voices heard if they are the victims of discrimination in the workplace.

Was I Discriminated Against?

Discrimination can take many forms in the workplace. You may be relieved of work duties, get glossed over for promotions you are qualified for or even be wrongfully terminated simply for being who you are. If you believe this has happened to you it is important to contact a lawyer right away.

Our attorney is committed to listening to your side of the story and understanding what happened. We will then investigate to get all the facts to the issue and craft you a creative legal strategy to protect you and your needs. You can depend on us to be there for you and give you the respect you deserve.

Believe You Were Discriminated Against? We Can Help.

No one deserves to be treated differently based on who they are. If you would like to set up a free consultation to discuss your discrimination claim you can call us at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email. We are ready to listen and help.


Race Discrimination In The Workplace

Discrimination based on race is one of the worst things any employer can do. Sometimes the discrimination can be subtle, or can be by a boss not promoting someone or even considering them based on their race. At Lim Law Group, P.C., we take the cases very seriously and know how much damage these cases can do emotionally.

What To Do If I Was Discriminated Against Based On My Race?

If you believe you are the victim of discrimination based on your race it is important to hire an attorney as soon as possible. Our lawyer will take the time to listen to your side of the story and get a full understanding of the issue. We treat each of clients like family, and we will make sure your situation is handled with the care and respect it deserves. Any discrimination in the workplace is wrong.

We Will Help You With Your Discrimination Case

Our goal is to make sure each client we work with feels like their voice has been heard. If you want to schedule a free consultation at our Los Angeles office, give us a call today at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.


Gender Discrimination In The Workplace

No matter the job, discrimination based on gender is unfair and illegal. If you feel you have received unequal treatment at your job, you need an attorney by your side who will be a strong advocate for you. At Lim Law Group, P.C., our No. 1 priority is making sure our clients in the greater Los Angeles area have their voices heard. No one deserves to be treated unfairly based on their gender.

I Have Been Discriminated Against Based On My Gender, Now What?

If you have been discriminated based on your gender, whether it was your boss not promoting you, considering you as a candidate, treating you unfairly or even paying you differently, you have the right to fight back. We can also help if you were discriminated against for being pregnant, which commonly occurs in the workplace. Our lawyer will take the time to go through the entire story with you and make sure we understand the whole picture. We will then craft a strong legal strategy that defends you and your rights.

Been Discriminated Against? Let Us Help.

No one deserves to be treated differently based on their gender. For a free consultation call (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.


Age Discrimination In The Workplace

In California, it is illegal to treat someone different at work just because of their age. At Lim Law Group, P.C., we want to make sure that anyone who has been treated differently at work because of their age has the chance to tell their side of the story with the help of an experienced attorney.

What Is Considered Age Discrimination?

Age discrimination is when an employer has treated an employee unfairly — terminated, demoted or failed to consider someone for a promotion based on age. The age discrimination laws are not for younger people; they are put in place to protect workers over 40, which is considered a protected class. If this has happened to you, you have the right to fight back against your employer for lost wages, benefits and emotional injuries.

Our lawyer will go through the entire situation with you and get your side of the story. We will then investigate your claims and see if your employer has mistreated you based on your age. We treat each client like family, and will give you and your case the respect it deserves.

Discriminated Against Because Of Your Age? Give Us A Call.

We offer free consultations so we can hear your story. Give our Los Angeles office a call today at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.


Disability Discrimination In The Workplace

California law takes the Americans with Disabilities Act a step further and prohibits employers from discriminating based on physical or mental disabilities. At Lim Law Group, P.C., we want to help people who have been discriminated against in the workplaces. We treat all of our clients in the greater Los Angeles area like they are family and give their situation the attention and respect it deserves.

What Is Disability Discrimination?

Disability discrimination comes in different forms such as:

  • Terminating the employee based on their disability
  • Assigning shifts that are undesirable or unreasonable
  • Joking about a person's disability
  • Failing to make reasonable accommodations for the employee
  • Prohibiting time off to go to medical appointments
  • Not allowing enough time to complete tasks

Our lawyer will take the time to fully assess your situation and build a legal strategy that best fits your situation. Our goal is to make sure your voice is heard and that your employer is held accountable for discrimination in the workplace.

We Can Help You With Your Disability Discrimination

We offer free consultations with an experienced employment attorney. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.


Religious Discrimination

Under both federal and state law, it is illegal to discriminate against an employee based on certain beliefs, religion or religious practices, including religious dress or the need to observe religious holidays. This applies to each and every aspect of your employment, including hiring, compensation, job duties and assignments, scheduling, benefits, promotions, and termination. Employers are generally required to provide reasonable accommodations for employee's religious beliefs and/or practices on the job and in the workplace, if doing so would not case an undue hardship on the employer. It is also improper and may be illegal for an employer to inquire about your specific beliefs, religion, or religious practices. Often times, religious discrimination is closely related to race or national origin discrimination, as many cultures identify with a national religion. If an employer mistreats you or treats you unfairly because of your beliefs or based on your religious practices, you may have a strong claim for religious discrimination.

Contact Us Today

It is imperative that you contact our office immediately if you believe you have a discrimination claim. There are strict deadlines that must be met when filing a discrimination lawsuit. For example under California law, employees must file with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) within one year of the discriminatory conduct. If you fail to do so, your claims may be time barred. If you believe you have fallen victim to discrimination, please contact Lim Law Group at (213) 900-3000 for a free case evaluation.


Pregnancy Discrimination

Under both federal and state law, it is illegal to discriminate against a woman because of her pregnancy, including childbirth and pregnancy related medical conditions. It is illegal for employers to refuse to hire applicants because they are pregnant despite the fact that the applicant can perform the job duties and functions. It is also illegal for employers to fire or lay off women because they are pregnant, or took pregnancy leave. It is also illegal for employers to prevent women who recently gave birth from return back to work, despite the fact that they are ready, willing, and able to perform their job duties. It is illegal for employers to discrimination against women who are pregnant by providing unfair treatment in terms of job assignments, promotions, benefits, training, or other opportunities because she is pregnant.

If you believe you have been mistreated and/or been discriminated against because of your pregnancy or childbirth, you may have a strong basis for a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.

Contact Us Today

It is imperative that you contact our office immediately if you believe you have a discrimination claim. There are strict deadlines that must be met when filing a discrimination lawsuit. For example under California law, employees must file with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) within one year of the discriminatory conduct. If you fail to do so, your claims may be time barred. If you believe you have fallen victim to discrimination, please contact Lim Law Group at (213) 900-3000 for a free case evaluation.


National Origin Discrimination

Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited in each and every aspect of the workplace, including hiring, compensation, training, discipline, promoting, and firing under both federal and state laws. Discrimination can be based on physical characteristics that is often times related to that particular national origin, including, cultural stereotypes. It is illegal for an employer to intentionally and purposefully target an applicant or employee of a particular place of origin and treats them different because of their cultural norms. An employer can also be liable for discrimination when the employer adopts a policy that although seems neutral on its face, has an unfair or negative affect on persons of a particular national origin.

Examples of national origin discrimination can be found where an employer promotes only employees of a certain origin to managerial or supervisory positions, targets an employee of a particular origin, provides unfair treatment, pays certain employees more than other employees, gives different benefits, trains and provides opportunities to certain employees over others based on national origin, and assigns preferential job duties or scheduling based on national origin. It is illegal for employers to apply a company policy that appears to be natural, when in reality affect applicants or employees of a particular national origin more unfairly than others. In applying the policy, employers can defend against national origin discrimination claims by demonstrating that there was a valid and legitimate job-related purpose for applying the policy.

Contact Us Today

It is imperative that you contact our office immediately if you believe you have a discrimination claim. There are strict deadlines that must be met when filing a discrimination lawsuit. For example under California law, employees must file with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) within one year of the discriminatory conduct. If you fail to do so, your claims may be time barred. If you believe you have fallen victim to discrimination, please contact Lim Law Group for a free case evaluation.

If you want to schedule a meeting, you can give us a call at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email. We are ready to help you.


Understanding Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Sexual harassment of any kind in the workplace is wrong. That is why it is important to report it if it ever happens to you. At Lim Law Group, P.C., we are compassionate advocates for workers in the greater Los Angeles area who have been the victim of workplace sexual harassment.

Our goal is to treat each client who comes to us like family. We will listen to you and help guide you through this tough process. We will be there for you and make sure you have your voice heard. We will work with you to build you a strong case and get your truth out.

What Is Considered Sexual Harassment?

When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, there are generally two categories:

Quid pro quo: In a quid pro quo situation, someone in your workplace is offering you a benefit, such as promotion, raise or better hours, for sexual favors. Other times you will be told that you will be fired unless you perform a sexual act.

Hostile work environment: If someone at your workplace is making sexual jokes toward you or about you, making sexual gestures, sending you sexual pictures, touching you, verbally harassing you, or showing you sexual images, all of these fall under sexual harassment.

If you have experienced any of these at your workplace, it is important to bring them up to the proper management personally right away. If a person in management is the one who is harassing you, or the management is doing nothing, it is important to contact a lawyer so they can be held liable.

We take each case seriously. We will investigate your claims and take the proper action to ensure you are protected and your rights are preserved. We are a results-based firm. Everyone deserves to work in a fair and safe environment, and we will stand by your side and be a compassionate legal advocate.

If You Have Been Sexually Harassed At Work, We Can Help

No one deserves to be subjected to such mistreatment. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with an experienced employment attorney, you can give us a call at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.


Understanding Wrongful Termination In California

California is an employment at-will state, meaning an employer can fire an employee at any time without notice. However, the state of California has made it clear that some reasons for firing are illegal. At Lim Law Group, P.C., we want to make sure that employees in the greater Los Angeles area are treated with the respect they deserve. We treat each client like family, and we make sure that their voices are heard.

Was I Wrongfully Terminated?

If you believe you have been fired for reasons that are illegal, our attorney will take the time to go over your claim with you and get a full understanding of the facts, and assess grounds for a lawsuit. In the state of California there are protections in place for employees.

Discrimination: It is illegal for an employer to fire someone based on the following categories:

  • Race
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity
  • Nation of origin
  • Religion
  • Illness
  • Disability

If you believe you have been fired for discriminatory reasons, we will take the time to investigate your claims.

Contract disputes: If your firing is in violation of your employment contract, you may be looking at a wrongful termination. If you and an employer agree to only be fired under certain conditions and those are not met, then your employer did not hold up their end of the deal.

Retaliation: You cannot be fired in retaliation for exercising your employment rights such as:

  • Filing a complaint against your employer
  • Taking family or medical leave
  • Jury duty
  • Refusing to engage in illegal activities
  • Complaining about health and safety violations
  • Complaining about wage or hours disputes (overtime, tip-sharing, etc.)

If you were fired as retaliation for exercising your rights as an employee, our attorney will help you file a wrongful termination suit.

If you were wrongfully terminated, you could recover damages such as wage loss, back pay, attorneys' fees and damages for your emotional distress. Our lawyer will work to defend your rights and have your voice heard.

We Can Help You If You Were Wrongfully Terminated

Knowing whether you have a case or not can be difficult to determine, but we can help. Call now at (213) 900-3000 to schedule an appointment or reach out to us online to get started.


Understanding Wage And Hour Claims In California

All workers deserve to work in a place that follows the rules and treats each employee fairly. California takes its protections for workers very seriously, which is why you are encouraged to file a claim if your employer did something illegal relating to your wages or hours worked. At Lim Law Group, P.C., our goal is to help workers in the Los Angeles area who have been wronged at work.

When you come to us with your issue, we will treat you like family. We will give your case the respect and attention it deserves from a lawyer who cares about your rights. The law requires employers to pay their wages on time and with the correct amount. It is also reasonable for workers to expect to be treated with respect in regard to their hours but that is not always the case. Our attorney is here to help workers defend their rights.

What Rights Do Employees Have?

California has made it clear that workers are afforded certain rights such as:

  • 30-minute meal break every four hours worked
  • 10-minute paid break every four hours worked
  • Overtime pay if worked more than eight hours per day and 40 hours a week
  • Overtime pay if worked six days straight
  • Workers must be paid at least the California minimum wage
  • Managers must be paid double the minimum wage

There are exemptions to some of these rules. If you believe your employer violated these rules, we can help you assess your situation and plan a course of action.

What Kind Of Wage And Hour Claims Can I File?

There are many different reasons employees file claims against their employer. In most cases, the claim must be filed within one, three or four years from the incident depending on the claim. You can file a claim for:

  • Unpaid hours
  • Missed meal breaks/work through meals
  • Forced to clock in early and/or late
  • Rounding hours up or down
  • Inaccurate wage statements
  • Failure to reimburse business expenses
  • Making you log your overtime hours for the next week to avoid overtime pay
  • Minimum wage violations

We understand how difficult these situations can be, especially when you rely on your income. We know that you are working to pay your bills and provide for your family, and it is very stressful when these things happen. That is why we will work tirelessly on your case and do what we can to get your wages back.

Let Us Help You With Your Wage And Hour Claims

We want to help workers who need it. If you want to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email.


Employee Retaliation And Whistleblowing In California

If an employee reports to his or her company for harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, health and safety violation, or other illegal activities and receives backlash such as demotion or firing, that employee may pursue a retaliation or whistleblower claim. At Lim Law Group, P.C., our goal is to make sure the rights of workers in the Los Angeles area are protected.

When you come to our firm with your issue, you will be treated like family. An experienced employment lawyer will listen to your side of the story and understand all the facts, so your voice can be heard. We will guide you through each step of the process so that you understand the law, and we make sure your rights are protected.

Understanding Retaliation And Whistleblower Lawsuits

If something happens to you at work that you believe is wrong or you notice illegal activity at work, and you report it, your employer cannot retaliate against you. Some of the most common retaliations are:

  • Getting fired or demoted after reporting misconduct
  • Suffering poor treatment from co-workers or management after reporting misconduct
  • Having your job duties changed because of reporting misconduct

If you have been retaliated at work, you have the right to seek justice. We will be by your side during the entire process and help you enforce your rights.

Whistleblowers

A whistleblower is someone who reports illegal activities done by their company or by a supervisor. A whistleblower also reports illegal activity from government employees or entities. There is nothing wrong with you taking action into your own hands and reporting these activities to management. Moreover, you do not need to know for certain whether the misconduct is illegal. All that is required is that you have a reasonable basis for your belief that the conduct you are complaining about is improper. We understand how complicated these cases can be. We will take the time to comb through the case and plan a course of action.

There are federal and state laws that layout protections for whistleblowers. We understand the laws and will do what we can to make sure you are protected. We will stand by you and seek to obtain the best results possible for you.

If You Experienced Retaliation At Work, We Can Help
Our attorney is here to protect the rights of workers of California. If you want to schedule a meeting, you can give us a call at (213) 900-3000 or send us an email. We are ready to help you.