Law Offices of Ann M Kariuki - Oakland, CA

Dedicated Employment Law and Civil Rights Advocacy in Oakland, California

Employment provides vital livelihood and dignity for workers and their families. When employers violate state or federal labor standards through unlawful discharge, workplace harassment, or wage theft, workers need a courageous advocate. The Law Offices of Ann M. Kariuki, located in Oakland, California, champions employees, workers, and emerging businesses across Alameda County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by attorney Ann M. Kariuki, an alumnus of UC Santa Barbara and the University of San Francisco School of Law, the firm pairs courtroom proficiency with an enduring dedication to workplace fairness.

Having litigated on both plaintiff and defense sides, attorney Kariuki possesses distinctive insight into how employers and insurers evaluate claims. Whether you need to consult an employment lawyer after an unexpected dismissal or find a lawyer to challenge workplace misconduct, the firm provides tenacious, client-focused representation.

Wrongful Termination and Workplace Retaliation

Although California is an at-will state, firing an employee for illegal reasons violates public policy. As an aggressive wrongful termination attorney, Ann Kariuki assists employees who faced illegal firing, demotion, or retaliatory discipline. Key focus areas include whistleblower retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5, retaliation for taking protected medical leave under CFRA or FMLA, and unlawful actions following reports of workplace safety issues.

Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Claims

Every employee deserves an environment free from discrimination under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII. As an experienced workplace discrimination attorney, Ann Kariuki defends employees against:

• Race, national origin, and ancestry discrimination in hiring, promotions, and pay
• Gender, sex, and pregnancy discrimination, including failure to accommodate pregnant workers
• Sexual harassment, hostile work environment conditions, and unwanted advances
• Disability and age discrimination, including failure to provide reasonable accommodations
• Retaliation for opposing unlawful employment practices

Wage and Hour Claims and Severance Negotiations

Wage theft deprives hardworking individuals of earned income. Functioning as a persistent wage and hour lawyer, attorney Kariuki helps workers recover unpaid minimum wage, overtime pay, meal and rest break premiums, off-the-clock work, and improper expense deductions. Additionally, the firm guides employees through complex severance negotiations, reviewing severance agreements to secure fair compensation, extended benefits, and protection of vital legal rights.

Personal Injury and Serious Accident Claims

The firm also assists injured victims in personal injury claims, including car accidents, motorcycle collisions, bicycle injury matters, and slip and fall injuries. When reckless conduct leads to tragedy, attorney Kariuki guides surviving families through wrongful death actions to obtain necessary financial relief.

Transparent Representation and Consultations

Ann M. Kariuki serves on the Board of Directors for the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association and the Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California. The practice offers flexible payment options, including contingency fee agreements for qualifying employment and personal injury claims. If you urgently need an employment lawyer in Oakland or wish to hire an attorney to review an employment matter, contact the Law Offices of Ann M. Kariuki to schedule a consultation.