At McKenzie Scott PC, our California employment lawyers have spent decades challenging systemic injustice and holding powerful institutions accountable. We maintain an unwavering commitment to protecting workers’ rights in San Diego and throughout Southern California.
When employers violate your rights, discriminate against you, or retaliate for speaking up, you need employment attorneys who aren’t afraid to take on the biggest corporations and government entities – and win.
McKenzie Scott’s employment law team is experienced in multiple specializations:
- Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
We fight discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and national origin. Our civil rights background gives us unique insight into how systemic bias operates in the workplace – and how to prove it in court. - Wrongful Termination
When you’re fired for illegal reasons – whether for whistleblowing, filing complaints, or refusing to participate in illegal activities – we’ll hold your employer accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve. - Whistleblowing/Retaliation Claims
Speaking up about workplace violations should never cost you your job. We protect employees who report harassment, safety violations, or other illegal conduct from employer retaliation. - Government Employee Rights
Our extensive experience with federal and state systems makes us uniquely qualified to represent government employees facing discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, or due process violations. - Severance Agreement Review and Negotiation
When leaving a job, you might be offered a severance package. Before signing anything, it’s wise to have an employment attorney review the agreement. We can negotiate better terms on your behalf and ensure you’re not signing away important rights. - Wage & Hour Violations
From unpaid overtime to meal break violations, California’s complex wage laws are frequently ignored by employers. We’ll recover every dollar you’re owed, plus penalties and interest.
Client Review
"I had an outstanding experience with McKenzie Scott Law Firm. From start to finish, the team demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and integrity. I want to give a special shoutout to Michele McKenzie, whose leadership and dedication shine through in every interaction, and to Nicolas Jimenez, who worked on my case with care and attention to detail. These are not only great professionals but genuinely good people. I’m grateful for their support and highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation"
-James W
Whether you’ve been wronged as a full-time employee of a Fortune 500 Corporation, a part-time worker at a local small business, or a government civil servant, our aggressive employment law team is ready to represent you. We’ve successfully secured justice on behalf of clients in all workplace environments:
- Private Sector Employment
Corporate employers who think their size protects them from accountability. We’ve taken on the biggest institutions and won. - Public Sector Employment
Government employees face unique challenges and protections. Our deep knowledge of federal and state systems ensures your rights are fully protected. - Union and Non-Union Workplaces
Whether you’re covered by a collective bargaining agreement or not, you deserve fair treatment and legal protection.
- Proven Civil Rights Expertise: Our landmark civil rights victories demonstrate our ability to take on institutional bias and systemic violations – the same issues that plague many workplaces.
- Fearless Trial Advocacy: We’ve obtained favorable outcomes in 98% of our civil trials. When negotiations fail, we’re ready to fight for you in court.
- Understanding of Power Dynamics: From challenging police misconduct to reforming jury selection, we understand how to confront powerful institutions – including employers – that believe they’re above the law.
- Strategic Litigation Approach: We don’t just win individual cases – we work to create lasting change that protects future employees from similar violations.
The McKenzie Scott Difference
When justice fails anyone, justice fails everyone. That principle drives everything we do in fighting to protecting workers’ rights. Our record-setting verdicts and appellate victories demonstrate the kind of results we achieve when employers violate workers’ rights. From investigation through trial, we handle every aspect of your case with the same attention to detail that’s made us the leaders in San Diego civil rights law.
Your Rights Don’t End When You Clock In
California has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the nation, but they’re only effective when employers are held accountable for violating them. If you’ve experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or wage theft, don’t let your employer get away with it. Contact our employment attorneys and take action to ensure your right to justice is protected:
- Act Quickly: Employment law has strict deadlines. Discrimination complaints must often be filed within 300 days, and some claims have even shorter windows.
- Document Everything: Keep records of incidents, communications, and any evidence of workplace violations.
- Know Your Worth: Many employment cases are resolved on contingency, meaning you don’t pay attorney fees unless we win.
Our experienced employment attorneys know how to calculate the full extent of damages you’ve suffered, including lost wages, benefits, and even emotional distress. We’ll fight to ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible for your case.
Ready to fight back against workplace injustice? Contact McKenzie Scott PC today for a free & confidential employment law attorney consultation. Call (619) 794-0451 or submit your online contact form.
FREE CASE EVALUATION
McKenzie Scott’s San Diego employment attorneys handle a wide range of workplace issues. Here are some of the advantages of hiring our elite team:
- Maximizing compensation in employment disputes;
- Ensuring compliance with California labor laws;
- Leveling the playing field against large corporations;
- Providing peace of mind and support during often-stressful legal proceedings.
The cost of hiring an employment attorney in San Diego can vary widely depending on the complexity of your case and the attorney’s experience. At McKenzie Scott, our attorneys offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis for certain types of cases, meaning there’s no upfront fee, and we only get paid if you win your case.
The duration of an employment law case can vary significantly. Simple cases might be resolved in a few months, while more complex litigation can take a year or more. Your McKenzie Scott employment attorney can give you a more accurate timeline based on the specifics of your case.
No, it is illegal for an employer to fire you for consulting with an attorney about your workplace rights. This would be considered retaliation and is prohibited by law. Contact McKenzie Scott immediately if this has happened to you.
Bring any relevant documents, such as your employment contract, pay stubs, any correspondence related to your issue, and a written timeline of events. The more information you can provide, the better our attorneys will be able to assess your case.
Yes, in many cases, you can still pursue legal action even after leaving a job. There are various time limits (statutes of limitations) for filing certain claims, so it’s best to consult with an employment attorney from McKenzie Scott as soon as possible.
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