California Employment Lawyers
Wrongfully terminated? Discriminated against? Harassed, or owed unpaid wages and overtime? We hold employers accountable — and you pay nothing unless we win.
What we handle
If your employer broke California's labor and civil-rights laws, we can help you fight back.
Why choose us
We work on contingency. You pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless we recover for you.
We take on large employers and their insurers with the resources to see your case through.
A track record of standing up for California workers and winning meaningful recoveries.
Talk to a real attorney about your situation at no cost — everything you share stays private.
Focused on California employment law, from single-plaintiff claims to complex class actions.
Based in Irvine and representing employees throughout the state of California.
How it works
Tell us what happened by form or phone — free and confidential.
We review your case, gather evidence, and explain your options.
We negotiate hard and litigate when needed to hold your employer accountable.
Our fee comes only from what we recover for you.
Meet the attorney
Founding Partner
Jacob N. Whitehead founded W Employment Law to give California employees a fighting chance against employers who break the law. The firm is built on one idea: workers deserve a lawyer who is knowledgeable, responsive, and relentless — with no fee unless the case is won.
Talk to our teamClient results
“I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of this type of representation. They are efficient…”
“I'm glad I chose them to fight for me! Communication was excellent and everything was completed…”
“Mr. Whitehead was so knowledgeable about everything that I didn't know or understand…”
“I really appreciate the work Jacob did in my case. He was very knowledgeable…”
Free case review
Tell us what happened and an attorney will review your case. There's no cost, no obligation, and no fee unless we win.