Employment Law

Often our sense of identity, dignity, and security comes from securing stable, meaningful employment. Due to the rapidly changing organization of work, employers and employees can become confused about their rights and obligations. The Law Office of Thomas Holler can provide legal counsel and representation to workers and business owners committed to ensuring the rights of employees and employers are respected.

Prosperity becomes widespread when employers and employees participate in a competitive environment that respects the rights of all. Our Law Office can help business owners and employees navigate the complex laws and regulations that apply to the workplace in California. Employer/employee disputes can be avoided when employment laws are understood and communicated clearly.

For Employees – Work hard, but insist your rights at work be respected.

Willful and repeated violations of laws that govern the workplace or the presence of persistent discrimination or harassment at work may demand litigation to redress the harms that result.

Discrimination and Harassment

Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Acts are some of the Federal statutes that protect employees from discrimination in the workplace during hiring, while at work and in some cases after termination occurs. It also prohibits retaliation by employers when employees report or oppose prohibited discrimination or harassment in the workplace.

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) enacted similar and sometimes stronger and more comprehensive laws. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against based on your Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age or Disability or experienced sexual harassment at work, contact The Law Office of Thomas Holler for a free consultation regarding your potential claim.

Wage and Hour Violations

Recent changes were made to the minimum wage laws at the State and local level. In some cases, local laws mandate higher minimum wages than State law. These rates apply whether you’re paid by piece rate, hourly wage, salary or by commission. However, if your employer promised to pay you a higher wage and does not, you can make a claim based on the promised wage.



Mandates in California law that are commonly violated concern overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and specific rules that define deductions allowed from employee pay. Employees not exempt from wage and hour laws must be paid at least semi-monthly. Penalties apply if payment is not made in a timely manner. Employees must also be paid upon termination of employment. See this link for more detailed information regarding wage and hour laws:

California Wage and Hour Laws

The Law Office of Thomas Holler can assist you in recovering unpaid wages or violations of the California Equal Pay Act.

Contact us for a free consultation. Almost all cases of worker’s claims are taken on a contingency fee basis. We don’t get paid unless you recover on your claim.