Visalia Employment Lawyer

Respected Tulare County Attorneys Committed to Upholding Workers’ Rights

Visalia, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, is home to a diverse workforce and a wide range of industries. Agriculture remains a major economic driver, with Tulare County ranking among the top-producing agricultural counties in the nation. Kaweah Health Medical Center, Tulare County government, Visalia Unified School District, and national retailers like Walmart and Target are also among the area’s largest employers. Whether you work in a hospital, on a farm, in a classroom, or behind a retail counter, you are entitled to fair treatment under the law. The Visalia employment lawyers at the Nourmand Law Firm, APC, proudly represent workers in Tulare County who have experienced discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or wage theft.

Employment Law Protections in Visalia Workplaces

California provides some of the most robust labor protections in the country. Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the California Labor Code, and related laws, employees have the right to work free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. You are also entitled to be paid fairly, take medical leave when needed, and report wrongdoing without fear of losing your job.

At the Nourmand Law Firm, APC, our Visalia employment lawyers help clients understand and assert these rights. If your employer has crossed the line, we are here to help you fight back.

Wrongful Termination

Being fired can be devastating—especially when it happens for reasons that violate the law. In California, most employment is at-will, but that does not mean your employer can terminate you for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation for protected conduct.

If you were fired after requesting medical leave, reporting unsafe conditions, or objecting to illegal conduct, you may have a wrongful termination claim. We can help determine whether your employer’s stated reason was a cover for unlawful motives.

Workplace Discrimination

FEHA prohibits discrimination based on characteristics such as race, religion, gender identity, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, sexual orientation, and more. Discrimination in Visalia workplaces can appear as:

• Unequal treatment in promotions or discipline
• Biased hiring or termination practices
• Favoritism toward less qualified employees outside your protected group
• Derogatory remarks or conduct targeting your identity

We help workers uncover discriminatory patterns and hold employers accountable when they violate anti-discrimination laws.

Sexual Harassment

Visalia workers—particularly in industries like retail, healthcare, and hospitality—are often vulnerable to sexual harassment. Whether you experienced unwanted touching, sexual jokes, coercive behavior, or repeated advances, you have the right to speak up.

Employers are required to take immediate steps to investigate and correct harassment. If they fail to do so, or if you are punished for reporting the misconduct, you may have a strong legal claim. Our firm represents clients facing both hostile work environments and quid pro quo harassment.

Retaliation and Whistleblower Protections

California law protects employees who report unlawful behavior, including wage violations, safety concerns, discrimination, and harassment. If your employer retaliates—by firing you, demoting you, cutting your hours, or suddenly criticizing your performance—that retaliation is illegal.

Our Visalia employment lawyers handle claims under California Labor Code section 1102.5 and other whistleblower laws. Our goal is to hold employers who punish workers for speaking out accountable.

Wage and Hour Violations

Workers in agriculture, warehouses, restaurants, and service jobs are particularly at risk of wage violations. These can include:

• Failing to pay overtime or double time
• Misclassifying employees as independent contractors
• Denying rest or meal breaks
• Forcing off-the-clock work

Whether you are picking crops in the Central Valley or running a register in a big-box store, you are entitled to full compensation for your time. We help recover unpaid wages, penalties, and interest on behalf of underpaid workers.

Medical Leave and Disability Rights

You have the right to take leave to care for your health or a family member’s under the CFRA and the FMLA. In addition, your employer must provide reasonable accommodations for a physical or mental disability unless it causes undue hardship.

If you were denied time off, terminated while on leave, or refused accommodations, you may have legal recourse. The Nourmand Law Firm, APC, can evaluate your situation and help enforce your rights.

Why Having a Visalia Employment Lawyer Makes a Difference

Employment law claims are rarely straightforward. Employers often deny wrongdoing or present pretextual reasons for adverse actions. A skilled Visalia employment lawyer can help you collect evidence, build a persuasive claim, and respond effectively to employer defenses. At the Nourmand Law Firm, APC, our Visalia employment attorneys understand how to uncover the truth, challenge unlawful practices, and pursue the compensation and justice you deserve.

From day one, we will work with you to document what happened, identify witnesses, request the necessary records, and guide you through every stage of the legal process.

Speak with a Visalia Employment Lawyer at the Nourmand Law Firm, APC

If you believe your rights have been violated at work, do not stay silent. Whether you work in agriculture, healthcare, education, retail, or any other industry in Visalia, you are entitled to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Nourmand Law Firm, APC, is here to help.

Contact us today at 800-700-WAGE (9243) for a free consultation with a Visalia employment lawyer. Let us help you take the first step toward protecting your rights and securing the justice you deserve.