For employees

Questions about your job? Let’s talk.

Whether you’re facing a termination, a workplace concern or a severance offer, we’ll help you understand your rights and options — and find a practical path forward.

Get a free consultation Call (949) 750-4167

Consultas gratuitas en español.

How we help

We advise employees on

Termination and separationUnderstanding your rights when employment ends.

Workplace complaintsRaising a concern, and questions about retaliation or how a complaint was handled.

Discrimination and harassmentConcerns involving sex, race, age, disability, national origin or another protected characteristic.

Wages and payOvertime, meal and rest breaks, final pay and classification questions.

Leave and accommodationMedical, family and pregnancy leave, and disability accommodations.

Severance agreementsUnderstanding what you’re agreeing to before you sign.

Our approach

Experience on both sides of the table. Practical advice for yours.

Because we advise employers as well as employees, we understand how workplace issues are evaluated from every angle. That perspective lets us give you a realistic assessment of where you stand — not just what you want to hear.

Many workplace matters are best resolved early and informally, and we look for that path first. When a matter requires more, we’re prepared to see it through.

What to expect

Getting started is simple.

01 A free consultation

Tell us about your situation. It’s confidential and costs nothing, in English or Spanish.

02 An honest assessment

We’ll tell you honestly where you stand and what your options are.

03 A practical path forward

Whether that’s an agreement review, a negotiated resolution or formal proceedings, we’ll pursue the approach that fits your goals.

Timing matters. Employment matters can involve strict deadlines, and severance offers often come with a response window. Reaching out early keeps more options open.

Schedule a consultation

¿Tiene preguntas sobre su empleo? Hablemos.

Asesoramos a trabajadores en temas de despidos, discriminación y acoso, salarios, permisos y acuerdos de indemnización. La consulta es gratuita, confidencial y completamente en español.

Llame al (949) 750-4167

Free consultation

Tell us about your situation.

Call, email or send a short message, and you’ll hear back promptly.

(949) 750-4167 sayuri@southwick.law Orange County, California