Employment Law

LAFLA’s Employment Law attorneys promote the rights of working people to a safe, living wage job free from discrimination and harassment, and assist low-wage workers with a range of work place issues including payment of wages, meal and rest break violations, access to unemployment benefits, and discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status.

Through community education, advocacy, self-help assistance, and community collaboration, our attorneys strive to empower low-wage workers to fight for their rights in the workplace. Legal representation and assistance is provided to workers from various industries including, but not limited to, construction, restaurant, garment, domestic work, janitorial, security, and car wash services throughout Los Angeles County.

The availability and accessibility of "living wage" jobs for our clients has been declining for decades. •Seven out of the top 10 growing occupations in LA County pay less than $25,000 annually and frequently offer no benefits or opportunities for advancement .

• Unemployment Benefits
• Denial of benefits
• Overpayment

Wage Claims

• Minimum wage
• Overtime and double time
• Rest and meal period violations
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Final wages
• Waiting time penalties
• Exempt status

Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices

• Employment discrimination based upon citizenship, immigration status, or national origin
• Unfair employment eligibility verification practices
• Retaliation based on the above unfair employment practices
• Community education (Know Your Rights Presentations)

To speak with someone, please call (800) 399-4529.

Employment Self-Help Clinics

Potential clients can come to our weekly walk-in clinics. No appointments needed, but arrive early to ensure that you speak with an attorney. You will be interviewed in the order that you arrive.

Every Wednesday: Las Familias del Pueblo- 307 E. 7th St. in downtown Los Angeles starting at 5:00 p.m.

Every Thursday: Centro Shalom- 2131 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach starting at 4:00 p.m.

If you need to speak with someone regarding your legal issue please call (800) 399-4529. Si necesita hablar con alguien sobre su problema legal llame al numero de Derechos para el Trabajador al (800) 399-4529.

Asian & Pacific Islander Services Language/Intake Lines

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(323) 801-7987

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(323) 801-7912

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(323) 801-7913

(Khmer) */Cambodian  
(213) 640-3887

Ti?ng Vi?t/Vietnamese 
 (323) 801-7923