Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC - Elk Grove, CA

Championing Employee Rights in Elk Grove and Sacramento

Every worker deserves fair pay and a workplace free from illegal discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At Shimoda and Rodriguez Law, PC, employees facing unlawful labor practices find fearless, proven courtroom allies. Headquartered in Elk Grove, the firm represents workers throughout Sacramento County, Northern California, and Utah. Led by founding shareholder Galen T. Shimoda, who began his career at Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe before dedicating his practice to employee advocacy in 2003, alongside shareholder Justin P. Rodriguez, the firm has recovered more than $100 million for wronged employees. Recognized by Super Lawyers and the California Employment Lawyers Association, the team takes pride in holding employers accountable. If you need an employment lawyer to recover unpaid wages, report retaliation, or contest wrongful termination, Shimoda and Rodriguez Law, PC provides compassionate guidance and aggressive trial litigation.

Comprehensive Employment Law Disciplines and Solutions

The practice concentrates exclusively on employment law disputes and employee class actions under the California Labor Code, FEHA, and federal statutes. Workers seeking to hire an attorney benefit from focused representation across several vital disciplines:

• Wage and hour lawyers: Recovering unpaid overtime wages, mandatory meal and rest break premiums, off-the-clock compensation, unpaid commissions, and minimum wage violations.
• Class action lawsuits: Litigating high-impact employment class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative lawsuits for systemic wage theft.
• Wrongful termination lawyers: Holding employers accountable for retaliatory discharges following complaints regarding safety, wage theft, or illegal practices.
• Workplace discrimination lawyers: Prosecuting discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, and medical leave under CFRA and FMLA.
• Harassment lawyers: Championing victims of hostile work environments, unwelcome sexual advances, verbal abuse, and employer inaction.
• Whistleblower protection lawyers: Defending workers who expose corporate fraud, safety non-compliance, and illegal practices from retaliation.
• Misclassification claims: Challenging the illegal misclassification of employees as exempt staff or independent contractors to avoid overtime pay.

Recovering Unpaid Wages and Break Premiums in California

California enforces strict worker protection laws, yet wage theft remains widespread. Employers frequently manipulate timecards, deny ten-minute rest breaks, or misclassify hourly workers to reduce payroll costs. The attorneys at Shimoda and Rodriguez Law, PC thoroughly audit payroll data, seeking unpaid wages, overtime premiums, statutory waiting time penalties, interest, and attorney fees.

Aggressive Advocacy Against Harassment and Discrimination

Enduring sexual harassment or workplace discrimination can inflict lasting emotional trauma and derail professional careers. The firm creates a safe, supportive environment where workers can candidly share their experiences. By gathering corroborating communications, witness statements, and human resources records, the legal team constructs formidable claims that demand substantial compensatory damages and institutional accountability.

Schedule a Free Phone Consultation Today

Facing off against your employer can be intimidating, but you do not have to fight alone. Operating primarily on a contingency fee arrangement, Shimoda and Rodriguez Law, PC ensures that financial hardship never stands between you and justice. With fluent bilingual services in English and Spanish, the team is accessible to all workers. Contact the Elk Grove office on East Stockton Boulevard today to schedule a free confidential phone consultation with an attorney.