Advocates for Worker Rights LLP (AWR) specializes in fighting for people cheated out of rightfully earned wages. We also represent employees who have been unlawfully harassed, suffered unlawful discrimination or experienced retaliation for engaging in protected activity. Our lawyers have represented workers throughout the state of California, from Northern California to the U.S.-Mexico border, and from the San Joaquin Valley to the Central Coast, and we have represented workers in a wide variety of industries. Whether you work on a farm, at a restaurant, in an office, or other setting, the lawyers at AWR have the skills and experience to tenaciously pursue your unpaid wages and full legal rights.

Get in touch with us to set up a free consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire about our services.

☎ CONTACT

info@advocatesforworkers.com
t: (510) 269-4200
f: (408) 657-4684

Wage theft, Meal & REst breaks

Cheated out of minimum or overtime wages? Denied rest or meal breaks? Improperly classified as exempt or an independent contractor? Our lawyers have years of experience representing workers to address unjust conditions and successfully recover wages from employers who benefit at the expense of their workforce.

Appeals

The attorneys at AWR have authored or co-authored appellate briefs in several districts of the California Court of Appeal touching on a number of issues, including class certification and the Private Attorneys General Act. AWR has the experience and know-how to craft your appeal as persuasively as possible.

Class & REpresentative ActionS

Are your co-workers experiencing the same workplace violations that you are? Are they discouraged from taking action on their own? Our lawyers have spent their careers representing thousands of California workers seeking to enforce their rights, whether individually or in multi-plaintiff lawsuits, class or representative actions.

SEverance agreements & Job Offers

Unsure of the “legalese” in your job offer or severance agreement? Our lawyers can help you negotiate your employment contracts in a way that protects your legal rights and maximizes your interests.

Discrimination, harassment & retaliation

Discriminated against or harassed due to race, gender, national-origin, age, sexual orientation or disability? Terminated or demoted because you spoke up for your rights or those of others? Our lawyers have a track record of aggressively fighting for workers who have experienced unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation.