U2U Law – Employment & Workers’ Compensation Law Department (California)

We also provide strategic counsel to employers seeking to stay compliant and avoid legal risks—because a healthy workplace starts with clarity, fairness, and mutual respect.

Our California employment and workers’ compensation services include:

Employer Counseling & Compliance (For Businesses)

We also provide preventative legal guidance to California employers, including:

  • Employment contract and handbook drafting

  • Independent contractor agreements

  • HR policy audits

  • Compliance with wage, hour, and leave laws

  • Risk mitigation for workplace injuries and claims

 

Workers’ Compensation (Injured Workers)

We help injured workers access full and fair benefits after a workplace injury, including:

  • Filing and appealing workers’ compensation claims

  • Temporary and permanent disability benefits

  • Medical treatment authorizations and disputes

  • Delayed or denied claim resolution

  • Return-to-work issues and accommodations

  • Serious and Willful Misconduct claims

  • Representation at Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) hearings

Wage and Hour Violations

We fight to recover unpaid wages and ensure fair treatment under California’s strict labor laws, including:

  • Minimum wage and overtime violations

  • Meal and rest break violations

  • Off-the-clock work and timecard fraud

  • Misclassification of employees as independent contractors

  • Wage theft and final paycheck disputes

  • PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) claims

 

Wrongful Termination & Retaliation

We represent employees who were wrongfully fired or punished for asserting their rights, including cases involving:

  • Retaliation for filing workers’ comp claims or complaints

  • Whistleblower protection

  • Termination based on discrimination or protected leave

  • Constructive discharge

 

Discrimination, Harassment & Hostile Work Environment

We advocate for victims of unlawful treatment in the workplace, including:

  • Discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin

  • Sexual harassment

  • Failure to accommodate disabilities or religious needs

  • Retaliation for reporting misconduct or requesting leave

 

Leave Rights & Accommodations

We help clients assert their rights under federal and state leave laws, including:

  • FMLA and CFRA leave (family and medical leave)

  • Pregnancy and parental leave

  • Paid Sick Leave and Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

  • Reasonable accommodations under the ADA and FEHA

At U2U Law, we stand up for California workers and help employers build strong, compliant workplaces. Whether you’re fighting for your rights or managing legal risk, our experienced team is ready to advocate, advise, and deliver results.

U2U Law. Protecting people, workplaces, and what matters most.