Beverly Hills Employment Lawyer

If you work in Beverly Hills, CA and believe your employer has violated your rights, speaking with a local employment attorney may be an important first step. Employees — whether in entertainment, hospitality, retail, professional services, or any other industry — are protected by some of the strongest workplace laws in the country under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and related statutes.

Blackstone Law, APC is headquartered in Beverly Hills, with offices serving employees throughout Los Angeles County and statewide. Our employment attorneys represent workers in cases involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wage theft, retaliation, and more — all on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win.

Employment Laws Protecting California Workers

• California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): Prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and other characteristics. FEHA’s discrimination provisions generally apply to employers with five or more employees. Its workplace-harassment protections can apply even in workplaces with only one employee or contractor and can protect employees, applicants, unpaid interns, volunteers, and certain people providing services pursuant to a contract.
• California Family Rights Act (CFRA): Provides job-protected leave for qualifying medical or family reasons for employees at companies with 5 or more employees.
• California Labor Code: Governs wage payment, meal and rest breaks, overtime, and retaliation protections (Lab. Code § 1102.5).
• Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA): Allows California employees to pursue civil penalties on behalf of themselves and co-workers for certain Labor Code violations.
• Local Minimum Wage: Because Beverly Hills is an incorporated city, the LA County minimum-wage ordinance for unincorporated areas generally does not apply. Employees are covered by California’s statewide minimum wage and any applicable local or industry-specific requirements.

An employment attorney can help clarify which laws apply to your specific situation and employer.

Common Workplace Legal Issues in Beverly Hills

Wrongful Termination

California is an at-will employment state, which means employers generally may end employment for any reason that is not illegal. However, employees cannot lawfully be terminated based on a protected characteristic, in retaliation for reporting illegal activity, for taking CFRA or FMLA leave, or for exercising other protected rights.

Workplace Discrimination

Beverly Hills employers in entertainment, fashion, real estate, and hospitality — like all California employers — are prohibited under FEHA from discriminating based on race, gender, age (40+), disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected categories.

Sexual Harassment

Both quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment are prohibited under FEHA. Harassment protections apply even to employees at companies with fewer than 5 employees.

Wage and Hour Violations

Beverly Hills employers are required to comply with California wage payment laws, including minimum wage, overtime, and meal and rest break requirements. California Labor Code § 512 and applicable IWC Wage Orders govern meal and rest periods. Violations may entitle employees to premium pay.

Retaliation

California law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report illegal conduct, file complaints with government agencies, or exercise protected rights. Lab. Code § 1102.5 is one of California’s primary whistleblower protection statutes.

Beverly Hills Courthouse and Filing Information

• Beverly Hills Courthouse — 9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. A Los Angeles Superior Court civil and traffic location. Whether a particular employment lawsuit may be filed there depends on venue, case type, and court-assignment rules.
• LA Superior Court — Stanley Mosk Courthouse — 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Proper filing location depends on applicable venue and court-assignment rules.
• California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) — 320 W. 4th Street, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Employees generally must file a complaint here before filing a FEHA lawsuit.
• EEOC — LA District Office — 255 E. Temple Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Handles federal employment discrimination claims.
• California Labor Commissioner’s Office — 320 W. 4th Street, Suite 450, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Handles wage claims.

Filing deadlines vary by claim type. An employment attorney can advise on deadlines that apply to your situation.

Industries Served in Beverly Hills

Why Hire a Beverly Hills Employment Lawyer?

• Help evaluate whether your situation may involve a legal violation
• Identify which agencies to file complaints with and when
• Advise on evidence preservation (records, communications, performance reviews)
• Represent you in negotiations, mediation, or litigation
• Work on a contingency fee basis — generally no upfront legal costs

Blackstone Law, APC has offices in Beverly Hills and represents employees throughout California, with attorneys who focus exclusively on plaintiff-side employment law.

About Blackstone Law, APC

Blackstone Law, APC is headquartered at 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 745, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. We are a plaintiff-side employment law firm. Our attorneys handle wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, PAGA claims, and CFRA/FMLA disputes.

Phone: (310) 956-4054  •  Address: 8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 745, Beverly Hills, CA 90211  •  Free consultations, 24/7

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