Gigliotti & Gigliotti, LLP - Lake Forest, CA

Dedicated Employment Law Advocates in Orange County

When workplace disputes threaten your livelihood and financial well-being, finding seasoned legal advocates makes all the difference. Located in Lake Forest, California, Gigliotti and Gigliotti, LLP provides focused legal counsel to employees navigating intricate California labor regulations. Led by attorney Joseph J. Gigliotti, who has been practicing employment law since 1989, the firm delivers personalized attention and aggressive courtroom advocacy to level the playing field against corporate employers.

Comprehensive Wage and Hour Dispute Representation

California maintains some of the nation's most stringent employee protection statutes, yet countless workers continue to face pay violations. As experienced wage and hour lawyers, the team at Gigliotti and Gigliotti, LLP represents individuals and multi-party groups seeking unpaid earnings. Whether resolving individual grievances or litigating complex class action claims, the firm vigorously pursues every dollar owed under state and federal statutes.

• Unpaid Overtime and Double Time: Holding employers accountable when hourly or salaried workers perform off-the-clock duties without mandated premium compensation.
• Misclassification of Non-Exempt Workers: Addressing improper classification of employees as exempt managers or independent contractors to evade overtime obligations.
• Missed Meal and Rest Periods: Securing one additional hour of pay for every workday a required meal or rest break was withheld or interrupted.
• Unreimbursed Business Expenses: Recovering out-of-pocket costs incurred for personal cell phone usage, mileage, mandatory uniforms, or remote work tools.
• Final Paycheck Delays: Enforcing waiting time penalties when wages are not distributed promptly upon employee termination or resignation.

Protecting Workers from Wrongful Termination and Harassment

Although California operates under at-will employment principles, terminating an individual for unlawful or retaliatory reasons violates public policy. As trusted wrongful termination lawyers, the firm investigates sudden discharges following whistleblowing, requests for medical leave, or reports of corporate misconduct. Workers should never endure adverse employment actions for asserting their lawful rights.

Additionally, workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers at the firm advocate for individuals subjected to hostile work environments based on race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. Every employee deserves a professional atmosphere free from intimidation, unwanted physical conduct, and discriminatory demotions or wage disparities.

Contingency-Based Representation with Free Consultations

When dealing with job loss or withheld wages, paying upfront attorney fees is often an impossible hurdle. Gigliotti and Gigliotti, LLP takes plaintiff claims on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that clients owe zero attorney fees unless compensation is successfully recovered. To make dependable legal counsel accessible to all community members, the firm offers bilingual support in English and Spanish, welcoming prospective clients to schedule a free initial case review.

Convenient Lake Forest Office Serving Southern California

Conveniently situated at 26501 Rancho Parkway South in Lake Forest, the firm proudly assists employees throughout Lake Forest, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and surrounding Orange County communities. If you need to hire an employment lawyer or seek reliable advice regarding your workplace rights, contact Gigliotti and Gigliotti, LLP today to discuss your legal options with an experienced trial attorney.