Employment Attorney in Pasadena
For Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley employees who were demoted, written up, cut back, or fired after doing the right thing at work. Free, confidential consultations — in English or Spanish.
Pasadena sits in the San Gabriel Valley, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. If you live or work there and you have been punished at work for doing the right thing — reporting a problem, asking for leave, or refusing to break a rule — California law may protect you. Cohen Law Group represents employees throughout California from our office in Century City. Meetings by appointment at our Century City office.
When speaking up costs you at work
Retaliation remains one of the most common forms of workplace misconduct. California law protects employees who engage in legally protected activity, including:
- Reporting harassment, discrimination, or wage violations to a supervisor or HR
- Filing a complaint with a government agency
- Taking part in an internal investigation or a lawsuit
- Requesting a reasonable accommodation or taking protected medical or family leave
- Refusing to take part in illegal activity, or reporting unsafe working conditions
Retaliation isn't always a firing. It can look like a demotion, reduced hours, withheld bonuses or commissions, sudden write-ups, isolation, or a negative review after years of good ones. And if conditions become so intolerable that you are forced to resign, that may also support a claim. Our employment law page covers wrongful termination, discrimination, wage claims, and more.
Help in English or Spanish
Hablamos español. Attorney Jordan Cohen speaks Spanish and can meet with you in Spanish. You can explain what happened in the language you're most comfortable with. Call (310) 747-1883 to speak directly with an attorney, or send a consultation request online — an attorney reviews every submission and follows up promptly. Consultations are free and confidential, with no obligation and no pressure.
Why Cohen Law Group
Employers often try to disguise retaliation as a performance issue or a restructuring. That is why the firm takes a litigation-first approach: every case is evaluated as if it may go to trial, even when early resolution is possible, so the record that shows what really happened is built from the start.
One client described the firm's communication this way in a verified Google review:
“Although the matter took several years to fully resolve, Jordan was consistent, responsive, and thorough from start to finish. He took the time to clearly explain each step of the process…” — Brianne S., describing representation through an EDD audit
Client reviews and past outcomes do not guarantee a similar result in your matter.
Questions from Pasadena employees
I reported something to HR, and now I'm getting written up. Is that retaliation?
It might be. Courts look at timing, whether the employer knew about your report, whether the stated reason for the discipline holds up, and how other employees were treated. Write down key dates, and keep your own notes and copies of relevant messages and performance reviews.
Am I protected if I reported the problem internally, not to a government agency?
Yes. California law protects employees whether they report misconduct internally — to a supervisor or HR — or externally to a government agency or regulator.
¿Puedo hablar con un abogado en español?
Sí. El abogado Jordan Cohen habla español y puede reunirse con usted en español. Llame al (310) 747-1883 para hablar directamente con un abogado. La consulta es gratuita y confidencial.
Employment law is our primary practice; the firm also handles serious injury cases, insurance bad-faith claims for policyholders, and business litigation.
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Employment claims we handle: Wrongful Termination, Workplace Retaliation, Whistleblower Claims, Discrimination & Harassment, Wage & Hour Violations, Employee Misclassification.
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California matters only. Call (310) 747-1883 or request a consultation online. Hablamos español. Attorney Jordan Cohen speaks Spanish and can meet with you in Spanish.