Altus Law Firm - Irvine, CA

Dedicated Employment Law and Worker Advocacy in Irvine, California

Workplace conflicts can destabilize a person's livelihood, financial security, and professional reputation. At Altus Law Firm, employees across Orange County and greater Southern California receive sophisticated, aggressive representation in complex employment disputes. When you need to hire an attorney who possesses the skill to challenge Fortune 500 corporations and seasoned defense counsel, founding attorney Andrew J. Jaramillo brings over two decades of courtroom experience. Having served as former in-house corporate counsel for large enterprises, the legal team understands defense playbooks inside out, utilizing that unique perspective to obtain maximum compensation for clients.

Wage and Hour Violations and Collective Class Actions

California maintains some of the most rigorous worker protection laws in the nation, yet wage theft remains widespread across numerous industries. Workers who suspect their earnings are being withheld often seek to find a lawyer capable of managing multi-plaintiff and class action litigation. Altus Law Firm regularly represents employees in cases involving:

• Unpaid overtime claims, off-the-clock work demands, and minimum wage violations under state and federal law.
• Denied meal and rest periods, including failure to pay mandatory premium wages for missed breaks.
• Worker misclassification, including improperly labeling non-exempt staff as exempt managers or independent contractors.
• Unreimbursed business expenses, unlawful payroll deductions, and delayed final paychecks.

Wrongful Termination and Whistleblower Retaliation

Losing a job due to unlawful retaliation or discrimination can cause devastating economic and emotional harm. An employee fired after reporting corporate misconduct or filing a safety grievance may need an attorney urgently to preserve vital evidence and initiate timely legal action. Altus Law Firm prosecutes claims under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and Labor Code Section 1102.5, taking swift action against employers who terminate employees for asserting their protected legal rights.

Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Claims

Every worker is entitled to an environment free from hostility and discriminatory bias. Altus Law Firm advocates tirelessly on behalf of employees who face disparate treatment or mistreatment based on protected characteristics:

• Sexual harassment claims, including pervasive hostile work environments and quid pro quo coercion by managers.
• Workplace discrimination involving race, gender, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Failure to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities or medical conditions under California law.
• Retaliation resulting from taking medical, family, or pregnancy disability leaves of absence.

Executive Severance Negotiations and Contract Drafting

In addition to courtroom litigation, Altus Law Firm advises senior managers and corporate executives negotiating new employment agreements or exit packages. The firm helps executives protect unvested equity, restrict non-compete overreach, and optimize severance terms. Combining elite Stanford and UCLA legal training with client-first dedication, Altus Law Firm provides dependable guidance every step of the way. Contact the Irvine office today to discuss your employment case with an experienced attorney.