Our Practice Areas
Employment Law Services for Sacramento-based Workers
Colby Law Firm is licensed to represent clients throughout California, including employees and independent contractors based in Sacramento. We focus exclusively on employment law and handle a wide range of workplace disputes under both state and federal law. If you’re facing a serious issue at work—such as discrimination, unpaid wages, or wrongful termination—our team has the experience to help you understand whether legal action may be appropriate.
The sections below outline some of the most common employment law issues we review for California workers.
Harassment
Harassment may involve bullying, intimidation, or other behavior that makes your work environment feel unsafe — especially when it’s based on protected characteristics like race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. If you believe you’ve experienced workplace harassment, Colby Law may be able to help you understand your legal options.
Discrimination
It’s illegal for employers to discriminate based on protected traits such as age, race, gender, religion, or disability. Discrimination can appear in many forms, from denial of promotions to wrongful termination. If you believe you’ve experienced discrimination, you may wish to speak with an attorney.
Wrongful Termination and Retaliation
Both California and federal law protect workers from being fired or punished for asserting their rights. If you believe your employer retaliated against you or wrongfully terminated your employment, you may have grounds to pursue a claim.
Overtime and Unpaid Wages
California law entitles employees to full and fair pay for all hours worked, including overtime. If you believe your employer has withheld pay, failed to pay overtime, or underreported your hours, you may be entitled to recover unpaid wages.
Hourly or Salary Pay
Pay disputes can arise from misclassification, minimum wage violations, or inaccurate hour tracking. If you’re missing wages or benefits you believe you earned, an employment attorney may be able to help you explore your legal options.
Breaks and Expenses
Employees in California are entitled to rest and meal breaks, and to reimbursement for qualifying business expenses. If you’ve been denied breaks or not reimbursed for expenses outlined in your employment agreement, legal remedies may be available.
Independent Contractors
Misclassification of independent contractors can lead to unpaid wages and missed legal protections. If you believe you’ve been misclassified, or your contract has been violated, Colby Law can review your situation under California law.
Prosecuting Claims
Some employment disputes may lead to litigation. Colby Law Firm has experience representing workers in negotiations, mediations, and legal proceedings involving wage disputes, harassment, and more. If your case requires legal action, we may be able to assist.
Time Off Work
Under California law, employees are entitled to accrued paid time off, sick leave, and other job-protected leave in many cases. If you believe your employer has denied leave you’re entitled to under the law or your contract, you may have grounds to take action.
Failure to Accommodate
California and federal laws require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified workers with disabilities. If you believe your employer failed to accommodate your needs, you may benefit from discussing your situation with an attorney.
Executive Agreements
Disputes over executive compensation, severance, or non-compete clauses may involve complex contract issues. Colby Law Firm has experience reviewing and analyzing executive employment agreements to determine whether contractual obligations have been violated.
Looking for Employment Lawyers Serving Sacramento? Why Colby Law Firm May Be the Right Fit
If you’re searching for “employment lawyers near me” in Sacramento, you may be wondering why a Los Angeles-based firm like Colby Law could be a good option. The answer is simple: we’re licensed to practice employment law throughout California and bring years of focused experience in helping workers resolve complex legal issues—no matter where they’re located in the state.
Colby Law Firm serves clients statewide, including those based in Sacramento, and focuses exclusively on California employment law. While we don’t have a physical office in Sacramento, we offer free case evaluations to help determine whether your situation aligns with the matters we handle.
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Free Legal Case Evaluation
We offer free case evaluations to workers who believe their rights may have been violated under California employment law. Submissions are reviewed by our team to determine whether the matter falls within our practice focus. There is no cost or obligation.
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We Listen
Every situation is different. If we review your matter, we take the time to understand your concerns and the details that make your workplace experience unique. That perspective helps guide how we approach each case.
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Professional and Ethical Representation
At Colby Law Firm, we take our legal and ethical obligations seriously. We communicate openly, respect client confidentiality, and work hard to earn and maintain your trust throughout the process.
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California Employment Law Experience
Founding attorney Aaron Colby spent 15 years representing employers—experience that now informs how we approach disputes from the employee side. Colby Law Firm’s attorneys are licensed to practice throughout California and focus exclusively on employment law.
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Timely Communication
Legal issues are stressful. We do our best to respond to inquiries in a timely manner and keep clients informed as matters progress.
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Personalized, Direct Engagement
We take a hands-on approach to representation, maintaining clear and consistent communication with our clients. If we take on your case, we stay closely involved from the beginning through resolution.
Contact Colby Law Firm — Employment Law Representation for Sacramento Workers
If you’re dealing with a serious workplace issue and want to know whether legal action may be appropriate, Colby Law Firm offers free case evaluations to workers across California, including those in the Sacramento area. Our team will review your submission to determine whether your matter falls within our practice focus.
To begin the evaluation process, call us at 818.253.1559 or send us a message using the contact form below.