California Employment Lawyers

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The attorneys of Hoyer & Hicks represent clients regarding a variety of labor and employment matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, missed breaks, and unpaid wages. We have expertise litigating individual and class action cases in the state and federal courts of the San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Los Angeles Area. We also have expertise in negotiating pre-litigation resolutions. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients, who are typically individual employees or small businesses.

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I had an overall excellent experience, and I would recommend this attorney to anyone with similar needs.
- Client Was very knowledgeable and professional. All of my questions were answered in the initial consultation.
- Client Class Counsel capably represented the Settlement Class and negotiated a settlement well-received by the Class Members.
- Judge of the Superior Court I appreciated him taking the time during the initial phone consultation to understand the nature of the grievance (free).
- Client He is a good listener and was able to assess immediately the strength of the case.
- Client I've got the advice I needed for free during 30-min appointment. Thank you, Mr. Hoyer.
- Client Richard not only grasped a quick understanding of my claims, he identified an additional claim and quickly acted.
- Client Richard listended to my entire situation and knew exactly how to proceed.
- Client I've spoken with several attorneys before, and Richard, by far, carried the most weight in deciding best actions on how to proceed.
- Client He gave me advice on the phone before any indication that I would retain him.
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Practice Areas



Wrongful
Termination

Whistleblower
Retaliation

Discrimination
& Harassment

Wage & Hour
Violations

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Class Action Notices


Benitez v. Perfection Pet Food, LLC - U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California case no. 1:18-cv-01484-SKO

Thaoho v. Capitol Casino, Inc. - Sacramento County Superior Court case no. 34-2018-00228073-CU-OE-GDS

Casas v. Mission-Hope, et al. - Alameda County Superior Court case no. RG15797671

Coppernoll v. Hamcor Inc., et al. - Alameda County Superior Court case no. RG16843171


Dec 30, 2022
The US Court of Appeals Reverses Decision on Mental Health FMLA Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler https://t.co/WehKnrDY1e
Dec 30, 2022
May an Employer Legally Deny a Bonus to an Employee After Taking FMLA Leave?https://t.co/QFYpv8q1if
Dec 30, 2022
Cal/OSHA Adopts New “Non-Emergency” COVID-19 Prevention Regulations https://t.co/696seF9aBt
Dec 30, 2022
The End of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave in Sight https://t.co/xP8tAzokOk
Aug 05, 2022
Does the new California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) apply to employers? https://t.co/ub5dECfrg5
Dec 06, 2021
Supreme Court Seeks Solicitor General Input on Preemption Challenge to California’s AB 5 https://t.co/5exkAmfkdi
Dec 06, 2021
Minimum Wage Increases for 2022 https://t.co/ZdocRP1NVE
Sep 01, 2021
Employee has standing to bring representative PAGA claim even though her individual claim is time barred https://t.co/8zT82Q2JFf
Sep 01, 2021
California Supreme Court Requires Employers to Pay Meal and Rest Period Premiums at the Regular Rate of Pay https://t.co/oyEedN2bBm
Sep 01, 2021
Failure to Promote Claims Accrue With Employee’s ‘Knowledge’ of Denied Promotion https://t.co/16CHVY1Xh7
Sep 01, 2021
Overtime can be calculated using the "rate in effect" method https://t.co/HqA3CCOQrY
Sep 01, 2021
LGBTQ+ PROTECTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE https://t.co/6EfB4DiXst
Sep 01, 2021
Can an Employer Discipline an Employee for Excessive FMLA-Related Absences Before Requesting Recertification? The S… https://t.co/gfGfvSjXNv
Sep 01, 2021
The California Trucking Association Petitions U.S. Supreme Court Over AB 5 https://t.co/KW8XDryGK8
Jul 12, 2021
Piece Rate Compensation in California https://t.co/ifYFF18hkV
Jul 12, 2021
July 1 Minimum Wage Increases In Certain Cities and Counties https://t.co/Z6KTMFOgT5
Apr 07, 2021
Biden administration expands protection against sex discrimination in education. https://t.co/YRrqz1C67P
Apr 07, 2021
New laws prohibit discrimination against natural hair styles. https://t.co/1Ztj5zkUyw
Apr 07, 2021
Connecticut Medical Marijuana User Could Not Proceed With ADA Claims https://t.co/kAukKg2Ca4
Apr 07, 2021
Is One Enough? Employee Asks U.S. Supreme Court if Single Utterance of Racial Slur Creates Hostile Work Environment https://t.co/RNcJt8bxfp

Contact


San Francisco Office
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
 tel   (415) 766-3539
fax   (415) 276-1738

Greater Los Angeles Office
5500 Bolsa Ave.
Suite 201 B
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
 tel   (415) 766-3539
fax   (415) 276-1738

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