Unpaid wages & overtime
Unpaid compensation, off-the-clock work, missed meal and rest breaks, and worker misclassification.
San Diego employment attorneys · For employees
Your work matters.Your rights do, too.
Unpaid wages. Discrimination. Harassment. Retaliation. When something is wrong at work, we help you understand your options and pursue accountability.
Clear advice about your options and the cost of representation.
We explain fees and case costs before you decide whether to retain our firm.
For employees. From the first step through litigation.
Employee-focused advocacyPre-litigation & litigationSan Diego · California
01 / How we help
When the workplace crosses the line.
Focused representation for employees, from resolving disputes before a lawsuit to pursuing claims in court.
Discrimination
Adverse treatment tied to race, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, or another protected characteristic.
Harassment
Sexual harassment and unlawful workplace harassment based on a protected characteristic.
Retaliation & wrongful termination
Dismissal, demotion, or other unlawful punishment for speaking up or exercising protected rights.
Leave & accommodations
Disputes involving protected medical or family leave, pregnancy rights, and reasonable accommodations.
PAGA & class actions
Evaluation of representative and class claims when unlawful workplace practices affect multiple employees.
Rooted in San Diego.A clear path forward
You deserve to be heard. And to know where you stand.
A workplace dispute can affect your livelihood and your peace of mind. We bring a clear, practical approach to the facts, the law, and the path forward.
Tell us what happened
02 / Your counsel
Personal attention.
Purposeful advocacy.
The San Diego Employment Law Firm is the plaintiff-side employment practice of Sanoufi Law, PC, led by principal attorney Marwan M. Sanoufi.
We help employees evaluate their claims, pursue resolution, and litigate workplace disputes. You deserve clear advice about your options and a strategy grounded in your circumstances.
Marwan M. SanoufiPrincipal Attorney · Sanoufi Law, PCCalifornia State Bar No. 332717
03 / What happens next
Clarity for what comes next.
- 01
Tell us your story.
Call or send a brief inquiry. Use a personal email and a number where we can reach you.
- 02
Understand your options.
We review the facts, potential claims, and conflicts. If we can help, we explain the proposed representation and fee terms.
- 03
Move forward with counsel.
Once retained, we develop a strategy for negotiations, agency proceedings, or litigation, as your matter requires.
04 / A few answers
Before you
reach out.
How are fees and case costs explained?+
If we offer representation, we explain the fee arrangement and your responsibility for case costs in a written agreement before you retain us.
Can I contact you while I still work there?+
Yes. You can seek advice while employed or after leaving. Use a personal email and device for your inquiry, and let us know how we can safely contact you.
What should I have ready?+
A brief timeline and the names of the people involved are a useful start. Keep records you already lawfully possess, such as pay statements or relevant messages. We can discuss documents after the initial review.
Do I need to know which claim I have?+
No. Start by describing what happened. We can evaluate potential claims, applicable deadlines, and whether our firm can assist. Sending this form does not pause a filing deadline.
Is this the same firm as The San Diego Business Law Firm?+
Yes. Both are trade names of Sanoufi Law, PC. The San Diego Employment Law Firm focuses exclusively on representing employees and other plaintiffs in employment disputes.
Let’s find your next step.