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Employment Attorneys in San Diego County, California

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California's second-most-populous county; its superior court hears matters at the downtown Central Courthouse and regional centers in Vista, El Cajon, and Chula Vista. Venue for most employment matters arising in the county lies with the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, seated at San Diego.

The law also keeps time: three years to file a discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaint with the Civil Rights Department under Cal. Gov. Code § 12960. After the CRD issues a right-to-sue notice, suit must follow within one year (Cal. Gov. Code § 12965). Most wage claims reach back three years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338 — up to four via Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200. The plaque below carries the citation; the roster that follows carries the rest.

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Statute of limitations

Three years to file a discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaint with the Civil Rights Department.

Cal. Gov. Code § 12960

After the CRD issues a right-to-sue notice, suit must follow within one year (Cal. Gov. Code § 12965). Most wage claims reach back three years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338 — up to four via Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200.

Court of record

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

County seat: San Diego

Official court information, locations, and filing rules: www.sdcourt.ca.gov

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Employment questions, cited

Can I be fired without a reason in California?

Usually yes — Cal. Lab. Code § 2922 presumes employment is at-will, meaning either side may end it at any time. But the reason cannot be unlawful: termination based on a protected characteristic (Cal. Gov. Code § 12940), for whistleblowing (Cal. Lab. Code § 1102.5), for taking protected leave, or in violation of public policy supports a wrongful termination claim despite at-will status.

How long do I have to sue for wrongful termination or discrimination?

For claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, you generally have three years from the unlawful act to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (Cal. Gov. Code § 12960), then one year from the right-to-sue notice to file in court (Cal. Gov. Code § 12965). Common-law wrongful termination claims run two years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1.

What overtime pay am I owed in California?

Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and 2× after 12 hours in a day, under Cal. Lab. Code § 510. California's daily overtime rule is broader than federal law. Misclassification as "exempt" or as an independent contractor (tested under Lab. Code § 2775's ABC test) is a frequent source of unpaid-overtime claims.

When must my final paycheck be paid after I quit or am fired?

Immediately at termination if you are discharged (Cal. Lab. Code § 201), or within 72 hours if you quit without notice (Cal. Lab. Code § 202). A willfully late final paycheck accrues waiting-time penalties of a full day's wages for each day late, up to 30 days, under Cal. Lab. Code § 203.

Is it illegal for my employer to retaliate against me for reporting violations?

Yes. Cal. Lab. Code § 1102.5 prohibits retaliation against an employee who reports conduct they reasonably believe violates a law or regulation — internally or to a government agency. Separate anti-retaliation rules protect wage complaints (Lab. Code § 98.6) and discrimination complaints (Gov. Code § 12940(h)). Remedies can include reinstatement, lost pay, and civil penalties.

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From the answer files

Can I be fired without a reason in California?Cal. Lab. Code § 2922When is my final paycheck due after leaving a job in California?Cal. Lab. Code §§ 201–203How does overtime pay work in California?Cal. Lab. Code § 510

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