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

Aggressive Employee Rights and Workers' Compensation Advocacy in Pasadena

When unlawful corporate practices, toxic work environments, or sudden workplace injuries threaten your career, you need a fearless advocate who refuses to back down. Employees First Labor Law was established to level the playing field for California workers confronting unfair treatment, illegal retaliation, and corporate abuse. Led by founder and managing attorney Jonathan LaCour, our team approaches employment litigation with trial-ready vigor to extract maximum compensation. Whether you need to hire an employment lawyer in Pasadena to combat workplace discrimination or require urgent representation for a denied workers' compensation claim, our attorneys stand ready to fight for your justice.

Comprehensive Workplace Law and Worker Injury Services

California maintains some of the nation's most progressive employee protection statutes, yet corporations routinely disregard labor codes. Employees First Labor Law provides skilled legal counsel across all areas of California employment and labor law:

• Wrongful Termination: Defending workers unlawfully fired in violation of public policy, in breach of employment contracts, or as punishment for asserting their protected statutory rights.
• Workplace Discrimination: Taking decisive legal action against employers who discriminate based on race, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, or medical conditions.
• Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environments: Protecting employees subjected to inappropriate advances, quid pro quo demands, toxic verbal abuse, and supervisory misconduct.
• Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims: Standing up for brave workers facing demotion, suspension, or discharge after reporting corporate fraud, wage theft, or workplace safety hazards.
• Wage and Hour Violations: Litigating individual claims and class actions to recover unpaid overtime, minimum wage shortfalls, off-the-clock work, and statutory penalties for missed rest and meal breaks.
• Workers' Compensation Claims: Guiding injured employees through the California workers' compensation system to secure necessary medical care, temporary disability benefits, and permanent disability settlements.
• Medical and Family Leave Rights: Holding management accountable when they deny protected medical leave or punish employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA).

Proven Multi-Million Dollar Trial Results and Statewide Acclaim

Unlike firms that accept nominal offers, Employees First Labor Law is built to try cases before juries. The firm's relentless trial preparation has generated dozens of seven-figure victories, including a $2 million jury verdict in an employment trial, a $2.65 million mass tort resolution, a $2.36 million wage and hour recovery, and a $2.18 million pregnancy discrimination settlement. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2020 through 2025, founder Jonathan LaCour is known for his willingness to take high-stakes disputes to verdict. With extensive trial resources and statewide reach, our attorneys force corporate employers to take our clients seriously.

No-Fee Guarantee and Dedicated Support for California Workers

Facing off against a corporate employer can feel daunting, but you never have to navigate the legal process alone. Employees First Labor Law operates on a contingency-fee model with a no-fee guarantee, ensuring you pay no out-of-pocket expenses and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Offering bilingual assistance in English and Spanish, our Pasadena office provides accessible support around the clock. If you need to find an employment attorney or consult a workers' compensation lawyer in Pasadena, contact Employees First Labor Law today for a confidential, free consultation.