Palo Alto Office

From this office, our attorneys represent workers across Palo Alto and the surrounding communities. If you have been wrongfully terminated, harassed, discriminated against, or cheated out of wages anywhere in the Bay Area, start with a free, confidential case evaluation. Hablamos Español.

Employment Law in Silicon Valley's Backyard

Palo Alto sits at the center of one of the most distinctive job markets in the world. Its workforce spans venture-backed startups, established technology giants, research institutions, healthcare systems, and the retail and hospitality businesses that serve them, and each brings its own patterns of employment disputes.

Tech-sector workers often come to us with questions that go beyond a simple firing: layoffs and reductions in force that fall hardest on older workers or employees on protected leave, severance agreements presented with short deadlines and broad releases, misclassification of engineers and contractors that erases overtime rights, and retaliation against employees who raise concerns internally. Startup cultures that prize speed can also breed harassment and discrimination problems that HR departments are too small or too conflicted to fix.

California law follows you into every one of those workplaces. FEHA, the Labor Code, CFRA, and the state's whistleblower protections apply to Palo Alto employers just as they do in Los Angeles, and they are far stronger than the federal baseline most employees assume. For Palo Alto workers, employment cases are typically filed with the California Civil Rights Department, the Labor Commissioner, or in the Santa Clara County Superior Court, with federal claims heading to the Northern District of California. Because we are technology-forward and handle meetings, depositions, and mediations remotely, working with us is seamless wherever in the Bay Area you live or work.

Legal Support for Employees

We handle the full range of California employment claims:

• Wrongful Termination: Fired for an illegal reason, in retaliation, or in violation of public policy.
• Discrimination: Treated worse because of a protected characteristic such as race, age, gender, or disability.
• Sexual Harassment: Unwanted advances, comments, or quid pro quo demands at work.
• Retaliation: Punished for reporting misconduct or exercising your legal rights.
• Wage & Hour: Unpaid overtime, missed breaks, misclassification, and other wage theft.
• Disability & Leave Rights: Expert guidance on leaves of absence, including disability leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and FMLA, and on denied accommodations.
• Pregnancy Rights: Demotion, termination, or denied leave because of pregnancy.
• Severance Agreements: Review and negotiation before you sign; we can push for a better severance amount.
• Cancer Discrimination and Employment: Protecting your job and accommodations during and after a diagnosis.

What Sets Our Palo Alto Employment Attorneys Apart

We stand only with workers. Unlike firms that prioritize corporate clients, we have dedicated our practice solely to representing employees. We understand the power dynamics at play, and we confront the resources and influence of employers on your behalf.

No financial risk with Labor Law PC. Your initial consultation is free. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees unless we win, and we advance all case costs. Retaining us never puts your finances at risk.

A founder who knows both sides. Labor Law PC founder Danny Yadidsion has practiced labor and employment law for 15 years, is a published author, and has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers as a Southern California Rising Star, placing him in the top 2.5% of all lawyers, as well as by Lead Counsel. He has certified a class of over 10,000 employees, recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including numerous seven and high six-figure settlements, and appeared on KABC as an employment law expert. Read his full profile.

Results you can check. Recent wins include settlements of $3 Million in a sexual harassment case, $2.4 Million in a cancer discrimination case, and $3.5 Million in a class action. See our case results and client reviews. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case is unique and must be judged on its own merits, facts, and conditions.

We give back. We donate a portion of our fees from every case to charity, because empowering individuals, families, and communities is at the heart of our mission.

Our Locations

Palo Alto: 228 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, (877) 775-2267

Santa Monica (headquarters): 100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401, (877) 775-2267

While our firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, we proudly represent employees throughout California. Whether you are in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, or any surrounding city, we are here to fight for your rights.

Talk to a Palo Alto Employment Lawyer Today

If you have experienced wage theft, discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination anywhere in the Bay Area, find out what your case is actually worth before you accept less.

Call (877) 775-2267 or request your free case evaluation. Consultations are free, confidential, and privileged. No fees until we win. Hablamos Español.