Los Angeles Employment and Personal Injury Lawyers
Brock & Gonzales LLP represents employees and injury victims across Los Angeles County. From our office on Center Drive West near LAX, we help clients facing wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, wage theft, and serious injuries from crashes or unsafe conditions.
We are trial attorneys who prepare every case for court. Whether your matter involves discrimination at work or a collision on the 405, we focus on protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Brock & Gonzales LLP in Los Angeles
Clients choose our Los Angeles team because:
- We represent individuals, not corporations or insurance
- We handle FEHA, wage and hour, whistleblower, and personal injury cases
- We understand Los Angeles industries including entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and tech.
- We know the Los Angeles Superior Court system, including Stanley Mosk Courthouse and the Spring Street Complex.
- No fee unless we Consultations are free and confidential.
Employment Discrimination in Los Angeles
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act protects workers from discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other protected categories.
Discrimination in Los Angeles workplaces often involves:
- Promotions or opportunities denied for discriminatory reasons
- Unequal pay compared to coworkers in nonprotected groups
- Refusing reasonable accommodations for disabilities or pregnancy
- Biased layoffs or terminations during restructuring
Most FEHA claims require filing a complaint with the Civil Rights Department within three years of the last incident. Our attorneys guide you through the process and pursue compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages when appropriate, and attorney fees.
Sexual Harassment in Los Angeles
Harassment is illegal when unwelcome conduct creates a hostile work environment or when job benefits are tied to sexual demands. Los Angeles cases often arise in restaurants, hospitals, hotels, offices, and entertainment settings.
We help clients facing:
- Unwanted comments, texts, or advances
- Inappropriate touching or physical contact
- Repeated requests for dates
- Retaliation after complaining
Employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment and act promptly when complaints are made. If they fail to do so, they can be held liable.
Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection
It is unlawful for employers to punish workers for reporting discrimination or harassment, participating in investigations, or refusing unlawful actions. FEHA protects these rights, and California Labor Code section 1102.5 prohibits retaliation for reporting suspected violations to a supervisor or agency.
Common Los Angeles retaliation cases include:
- Termination after reporting wage theft or safety issues
- Shift cuts or demotions after opposing discrimination
- Exclusion from meetings or opportunities after making complaints
We investigate the timeline, gather evidence, and pursue reinstatement, back pay, emotional distress damages, and attorney fees.
Wage and Hour Violations
California workers must be paid overtime for hours worked over eight in a day or forty in a week, and double time in certain circumstances. Many Los Angeles violations occur in entertainment, logistics, hospitality, retail, health care, and gig based work.
We help workers with:
- Off the clock work
- Misclassification as independent contractors
- Denied meal and rest breaks
- Inaccurate wage statements
- Unpaid overtime or minimum wage violations
Our firm handles individual claims and group actions when many employees face similar violations.
What to Do Next
If you believe your rights were violated or you were injured:
- Write down what
- Save emails, pay stubs, texts, photos, and relevant
- Report issues internally if safe to do
- Do not sign severance or insurance documents without legal
- Contact our office as soon as possible so deadlines are not
Local Representation in Los Angeles
Our office near LAX allows us to serve:
Westchester, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Culver City, El Segundo, the South Bay, the Westside, downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the San Fernando Valley.
We regularly file cases in Los Angeles Superior Court and federal court when appropriate.
Los Angeles Office Information
Brock & Gonzales LLP
6701 Center Drive W
Ste 610
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310-294-9595
Fax: 310-961-3673
FAQ
Do I have a case if I was fired after reporting discrimination?
Possibly. FEHA prohibits retaliation for opposing discrimination or harassment. The details and timeline matter, so a consultation is recommended.
How long do I have to file a discrimination or harassment claim?
You generally must file a complaint with the Civil Rights Department within three years of the last incident.
My employer is not paying overtime. What should I do?
California law has strict overtime rules, and misclassification is common. We can review your pay records and explain your options.
How do attorney fees work?
Most cases are handled on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
Where will my case be filed?
Most cases are filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Some matters may go to federal court depending on the claims.
Talk to a Los Angeles Attorney Today
If you are facing workplace misconduct or have been injured in the Los Angeles area, Brock & Gonzales LLP can help. Call CALL to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
Los Angeles Employment Law Attorney
Los Angeles is the entertainment, tech, and fashion capital of the world, but the glamour often hides a brutal reality for workers. From the studios in Burbank to the tech startups in “Silicon Beach” and the garment district downtown, employers frequently violate California labor laws to protect their bottom line. At Brock & Gonzales LLP, our Los Angeles employment law attorneys protect workers who have been wrongfully terminated, harassed, or cheated out of their wages. We also represent victims of catastrophic accidents on LA’s notoriously dangerous freeways.
Why Choose Brock & Gonzales LLP
We are trial lawyers, not settlement mills. Our reputation is built on our willingness and ability to take cases to verdict in both State and Federal Courts.
- We Sue Corporations: We represent individuals against major studios, tech giants, and insurance carriers.
- Local Expertise: We understand the specific risks in LA industries, including “casting couch” harassment in entertainment and misclassification in the gig economy.
- No Recovery, No Fee: You pay no attorney fees unless we win your
Employment Discrimination
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination based on race, disability, age, gender, pregnancy, and sexual orientation. In Los Angeles, we frequently see “bro culture” in tech startups that excludes women and older workers, as well as racial bias in corporate hiring. To win a discrimination claim, you do not need to prove that bias was the only reason you were fired or demoted. Under California law, you only need to prove that your protected status was a “substantial motivating reason” for the adverse action.
Our attorneys use this standard to dismantle the false excuses employers use to cover up their illegal bias.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue in Los Angeles, particularly in the entertainment and hospitality sectors. It is illegal for a supervisor to condition a promotion or role on sexual favors (quid pro quo) or to allow a hostile work environment to fester. A hostile work environment exists when severe or pervasive conduct—such as unwanted touching, lewd texts, or explicit comments—interferes with your ability to work. Employers are strictly liable for harassment by supervisors and can be held liable for failing to protect you from coworkers or clients. We hold employers accountable when they fail to investigate complaints or try to silence victims.
Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection
It is illegal for an employer to fire or punish you for reporting illegal activity, safety violations, or discrimination. Under California Labor Code section 1102.5, whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. Whether you reported patient safety issues at a hospital like Cedars-Sinai or exposed fraud in a financial firm downtown, we can help. Under the Lawson decision, if your whistleblowing was a “contributing factor” to your termination, the employer must prove by clear and convincing evidence that they would have fired you anyway. This high burden of proof protects your right to speak up.
Wage and Hour Violations
Wage theft in Los Angeles takes many forms, from the Garment District to high-rise offices. We represent workers in claims involving:
- Unpaid Overtime: Failure to pay time-and-a-half for work over 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week.
- Misclassification: Many LA companies misclassify workers as “independent contractors” to avoid paying benefits.
- Off-the-Clock Work: We fight for production crews, security guards, and hourly staff who are forced to work through breaks or before clocking in.
Personal Injury
Los Angeles traffic is notorious for a reason. The congestion on the I-405, the aging infrastructure of the I-10, and the heavy truck traffic on the I-710 create a high risk of severe accidents. We represent clients who have suffered
life-changing injuries in:
- Rideshare Accidents: Collisions involving Uber and Lyft vehicles are complex; we navigate the insurance layers to ensure you are
- Freeway Collisions: We handle cases involving rear-end “accordion” crashes and high-speed impacts.
- Pedestrian Injuries: We represent victims struck by vehicles in dense urban areas like Downtown LA and Santa Monica.
What To Do Next
- Document the Facts: Save all emails, text messages, and performance
- Report the Issue: If you are facing harassment, report it to HR in writing to create a paper trail.
- Seek Medical Care: If injured, see a doctor immediately to document the extent of your trauma.
- Call a Lawyer: Do not sign a severance agreement or accept an insurance settlement without legal counsel.
Local Representation
Our office is centrally located near LAX, allowing us to serve clients across the region, including Westchester, Culver City, El Segundo, Downtown LA, and the San Fernando Valley. We regularly litigate cases at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and the Spring Street Courthouse for complex wage-and-hour class actions.
Office Info
Brock & Gonzales LLP 6701 Center Drive W Ste 610 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-294-9595
FAQs
How long do I have to file a lawsuit? For FEHA discrimination claims, you generally have three years to file a complaint with the Civil Rights Department. For personal injury claims, you typically have two years from the date of the accident. Statutes of Limitations vary in each case. Contact a lawyer immediately to determine what timelines apply in yours.
What is a “hostile work environment”? It is workplace conduct that is severe or pervasive enough to create an abusive atmosphere for a reasonable person. This can include slurs, sexual jokes, or intimidation based on a protected category.
Can I sue if I am an undocumented worker? Yes. California labor laws protect all workers regardless of immigration status. You have the right to be paid for your work and to be free from harassment.
Do I have to pay a retainer? No. We work on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid if we recover money for you.
CTA
Talk to a Los Angeles Trial Lawyer Today If you have been mistreated at work or injured on the road, do not wait. Contact Brock & Gonzales LLP at 310-294-9595 for a free, confidential consultation. Let us fight for you.