Employment Lawyers Group is a premier California-based law firm specializing exclusively in employment law, representing employees in disputes against employers. Founded in 1993, the firm stands out for its contingency fee structure—clients pay no upfront fees, and the firm only collects payment if they win the case. With a proven track record of over 2,000 successful employment cases and numerous high-value settlements and verdicts, they have established themselves as aggressive advocates for worker rights.
The firm’s approach is rooted in extensive trial and arbitration experience, with founder Karl Gerber having first-chaired 51 binding arbitrations and jury trials. Their team of seasoned attorneys focuses on employee-side representation, ensuring accessible legal support for individuals facing workplace injustices. They serve a diverse clientele, including victims of discrimination, harassment, wage theft, and wrongful termination, across various industries such as healthcare, oil fields, hospitality, and retail.
Services Offered
- Age Discrimination
- Arbitration
- Contracts
- Disability Discrimination
- Discrimination (Gender, National Origin, Race, Sexual Orientation, Religion)
- Employment Tips
- Fraud
- Leaves of Absence (FMLA/CFRA)
- Overtime Claims
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Orientation Harassment
- Unpaid Wages
- Whistleblower Retaliation
- Work Injury
- Wrongful Termination
- Meal and Rest Break Violations
- Prevailing Wage Violations
- Commission Disputes
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Hostile Work Environment Claims
- Retaliation Cases
- Class Action and PAGA Claims
- Misclassification of Independent Contractors
- On-Call and Standby Pay Disputes
Serving all of Ventura County and multiple locations throughout California—including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and Orange County—the firm offers comprehensive legal support to employees statewide. Their attorneys are experienced in handling cases through arbitration, trial, and appeal, with published record of successful outcomes and media recognition from major outlets.
