Employees First Labor Law | Employment & Workers Comp Lawyers - Irvine, CA

Uncompromising Employee Advocacy in Irvine, California

When California employees confront mistreatment, wage theft, or retaliatory termination in the workplace, they often feel powerless against well-funded corporations and employers. Located on Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, Employees First Labor Law is a dedicated plaintiff-side employment and workers' compensation law firm established to level the playing field for workers. Founded in 2016 by CEO and managing attorney Jonathan P. LaCour, the firm has grown from a solo venture into a statewide force with seven California offices and more than two hundred million dollars recovered for wronged employees. When you face illegal workplace conditions and need to hire an attorney who exclusively represents workers rather than corporations, Employees First Labor Law brings the trial firepower and strategic tenacity necessary to win.

Comprehensive Legal Counsel Across Core Employment Areas

The firm concentrates exclusively on protecting worker rights and securing justice for individuals facing unlawful employer conduct. Employees looking to find a lawyer who will passionately defend their livelihood and dignity rely on Employees First Labor Law across critical practice areas:

• Wrongful Termination: Serving as aggressive wrongful termination lawyers, the firm defends workers who have been illegally fired for asserting their statutory rights, requesting disability accommodations, taking medical leave, or opposing corporate misconduct.
• Workplace Discrimination: Operating as committed workplace discrimination lawyers, the attorneys challenge illegal bias based on race, gender, disability, pregnancy, religion, sexual orientation, age, and military status under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environments: As dedicated harassment lawyers, the firm takes decisive action against hostile work cultures, unwanted advances, and abusive supervisors, holding corporate leadership strictly accountable.
• Wage and Hour Disputes: Functioning as meticulous wage and hour lawyers, the team tackles widespread wage theft, missed meal and rest breaks, unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification as independent contractors, and Private Attorneys General Act class actions.
• Workers' Compensation Claims: Dedicated to injured employees, the firm provides robust legal guidance for injured workers seeking medical benefits, disability payouts, and protection against unlawful workers' comp retaliation.
• Whistleblower Retaliation: The firm champions brave workers who report corporate malfeasance, fraud, or workplace safety violations, leveraging California Labor Code Section 1102.5 to recover substantial compensation.

The Trial-Ready Approach: Groundbreaking Results with Zero Upfront Cost

Unlike conventional law practices that push for fast and discounted settlements, Employees First Labor Law prepares every case for trial from the initial intake. Backed by published appellate victories and seven-figure jury verdicts, the firm's attorneys possess the courtroom acumen to challenge California's largest corporate entities. The firm operates on a strict contingency fee arrangement: clients pay zero upfront fees, zero retainer costs, and nothing out-of-pocket unless the firm successfully wins the case. Recognized by Super Lawyers and profiled in leading legal publications, the firm ensures that every California worker receives relentless, world-class advocacy.

Contact Irvine Employment Attorneys Available 24/7

Strict California statutes of limitation govern employment claims and workers' compensation filings, making swift legal intervention crucial. If you have experienced workplace injustice and need a lawyer immediately, legal support is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Employees First Labor Law offers a free, confidential case review in both English and Spanish to discuss your situation and evaluate your legal options. Contact the Irvine office today to fight for your rights and take back your power.