Franklin Employment Law Group, LLC - Hayward, CA

Championing Employee Rights and Workplace Fairness Across the East Bay

When employers violate California labor codes or federal civil rights statutes, affected workers often face devastating career disruption and emotional distress. Situated on Main Street in downtown Hayward, Franklin Employment Law Group, LLC provides assertive, client-focused representation to individuals standing up against unlawful workplace practices. Led by experienced employment attorney Eugene Taylor Franklin and accomplished litigator Barbara F. Green, the firm serves clients throughout Alameda County, San Francisco, and the wider Bay Area. Whether you need to hire an employment lawyer to challenge an unfair dismissal or find an attorney to pursue uncollected wages, the firm delivers seasoned courtroom advocacy designed to secure financial justice and hold abusive employers accountable.

Vigorous Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Representation

Although California operates primarily under an at-will employment doctrine, employers cannot terminate an employee for illegal reasons or in violation of public policy. As dedicated wrongful termination lawyers, the firm investigates the underlying motives behind abrupt firings, adverse demotions, and constructive discharges. The firm routinely handles complex employment disputes, including:

• Unlawful firings following whistleblower complaints regarding company fraud, safety infractions, or regulatory violations
• Retaliation against workers who file workers compensation claims or report wage violations
• Terminations stemming from taking protected medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or California Family Rights Act
• Hostile work environments designed to force employee resignations
• Breach of employment contracts and executive severance agreement negotiations
• Severance package review and negotiation to ensure adequate financial protection

By meticulously gathering internal communications, performance evaluations, and witness statements, the attorneys build formidable cases that withstand aggressive corporate defenses.

Combatting Workplace Discrimination and Harassment

Every worker is entitled to earn a living free from prejudice and intimidation. Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Franklin Employment Law Group, LLC stands as a staunch defender of employee dignity. As skilled workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, the legal team advocates for victims of discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical or mental disability. The practice also represents employees enduring unwelcome sexual advances, inappropriate physical conduct, or quid pro quo harassment, striving to secure full compensation for emotional suffering and lost income.

Recovering Unpaid Wages, Overtime, and Break Penalties

Wage theft deprives workers of the hard-earned earnings they depend on to support their households. As knowledgeable wage and hour lawyers, the firm helps workers recover unpaid minimum wages, overtime pay, statutory meal and rest break premiums, and unreimbursed business expenses. The practice also tackles unlawful independent contractor misclassification, ensuring workers receive the full benefits and legal protections mandated under California law.

Dedicated Counsel for Federal Government Employees

Federal employment law involves distinct administrative forums and tight procedural deadlines. Attorney Eugene T. Franklin is widely recognized for representing federal civil service workers before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Special Counsel. With free initial case evaluations and direct attorney communication, Franklin Employment Law Group, LLC provides accessible, resolute legal counsel for workers fighting for their livelihoods across Northern California.