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EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEYS

Rialto Employment Lawyers

Pressure to meet a target can become a legal concern when breaks, pay or your ability to report a problem are affected. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights (LFECR) represents employees in Rialto in wage, retaliation and other workplace cases. Discuss your experience in a free, confidential case review.

NO OBLIGATIONS · NO UPFRONT COST · FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL

$100M+

Recovered

Employee-Side

Representation

Since 1999

California Practice

WHAT TO EXPECT

What Happens When You Contact LFECR

1

Tell Us What Happened

Call us or submit the free case review form. We’ll ask a few focused questions about what happened at work and what you’re dealing with now.

2

An Attorney Reviews Your Options

If your matter may be one we can help with, an attorney can explain the issues, answer your questions, and discuss possible next steps.

3

You Decide What Comes Next

There is no obligation to hire us. If we accept your case, representation is on a contingency basis, with no upfront attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees are owed only if we recover compensation for you.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS

When Production Targets Interfere With Workplace Rights

In warehouse or distribution work, a target may be communicated through a scanner, a posted rate or a supervisor's instructions. Explain what was expected and how it affected your shift. We can assess a quota concern alongside missing wages, missed breaks or discipline after you raised a problem.

We help employees in workplaces such as:

Warehousing & Distribution

Manufacturing

Transportation

Retail

Construction & Trades

A target does not have to be called a quota for its effect on the job to deserve review. Describe how it was measured and enforced.

$100M+

RECOVERED FOR CA WORKERS SINCE 2015

30+

ATTORNEYS & STAFF

Not sure if what happened to you is illegal? That's exactly what we're here to figure out with you.

How We Help

Employment Law Cases We Handle

Wrongful Termination

Fired, forced out, or punished for discriminatory, retaliatory, or other unlawful reasons.

Unpaid Wages, Wage Theft & Overtime

Unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, missing final wages, tip violations, or other pay you may be owed.

Meal and Rest Breaks

Missed, shortened, or interrupted meal and rest breaks that may entitle you to additional pay.

Workplace Discrimination

Unfair treatment based on race, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, national origin, or another protected characteristic.

Workplace Harassment

Sexual, racial, or other unlawful harassment connected to a protected characteristic.

Hostile Work Environment

Severe or pervasive workplace conduct that may create an abusive or unlawful working environment.

Whistleblower & Retaliation

Fired, demoted, disciplined, or otherwise punished after reporting suspected misconduct or asserting protected rights.

FMLA Leave

Protected leave denied, interfered with, or used against you after you exercised your leave rights.

Misclassification

Treated as an independent contractor when California law may require employee status, wages, and benefits.

Privacy Violations

Improper monitoring, access to private information, medical-record disclosures, or other workplace privacy concerns.

Workplace Injury

Injuries connected to unsafe working conditions, employer negligence, or other workplace hazards.

Child Labor Laws

Violations involving a minor’s work hours, pay, permits, duties, or workplace conditions.

THE LFECR DIFFERENCE

Why Employees Choose LFECR

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Speak directly with an attorney. When you call LFECR, you speak with an attorney, not a paralegal or intake specialist who simply routes you elsewhere.

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We only represent employees. For employment matters, LFECR represents workers, never employers, so the firm is always on the employee’s side.

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No upfront attorney’s fees. If LFECR accepts your case, you pay no attorney’s fee unless the firm secures a recovery for you.

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Cases other firms may decline. LFECR considers claims other attorneys may turn down as too small or too complex.

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More than $100 million recovered. LFECR has recovered more than $100 million for California workers and consumers since 2015.

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Se Habla Español. Bilingual service is available for Spanish-speaking clients.

FIRM LEADERSHIP

Meet Robert Ebert Byrnes, Head of Litigation & Managing Partner

Robert Ebert Byrnes

EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY

Robert Ebert Byrnes

Robert Ebert Byrnes leads the litigation practice at Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights (LFECR). Admitted to the California State Bar in 1999, he practices employment law on behalf of workers in state and federal courts and in arbitration, including proceedings before the AAA and JAMS. He earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School, a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University, and an A.B. from Brown University.

Stanford Law J.D.

CA Bar No. 200761

Admitted in 1999

Awards & Recognition

Robert Ebert Byrnes and Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights have earned recognition for client service and employment-law representation.


Professional Affiliations & Organizations We Support

LFECR and its attorneys participate in professional and advocacy organizations focused on employee rights, consumer protection, and access to justice.

FAQs

Your Employment Law Questions

Can my employer retaliate against me for reporting a workplace violation?

California law prohibits retaliation for many protected activities, such as reporting certain wage violations, discrimination, harassment, safety concerns, or suspected unlawful conduct. Retaliation can include termination, demotion, reduced hours or pay, or other adverse action. Whether a particular report or complaint is legally protected depends on the facts and the law involved.

How long do I have to file an employment claim in California?

Deadlines vary significantly by claim. For example, many California discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints filed with the Civil Rights Department generally must be started within three years, while many wage claims have deadlines ranging from one to four years depending on the violation. Some retaliation complaints before the Labor Commissioner generally have a one-year deadline. Because the applicable deadline depends on the claim and facts, it is important to get advice early.

How much does it cost to hire an employment lawyer?

LFECR offers free, confidential case reviews with no obligation. If the firm accepts your case, representation is handled on a contingency basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and attorney’s fees are paid only if LFECR obtains a recovery or compensation for you.

Will my employment case have to go to court?

Not necessarily. Employment disputes may resolve through negotiation or settlement, and some cases are handled in arbitration rather than court. If litigation is necessary, LFECR represents employees in California state court, federal court, and arbitration proceedings, including AAA and JAMS matters.

Can a warehouse quota prevent me from taking required breaks?

For warehouses covered by California's quota law, a quota cannot prevent legally required meal or rest breaks, bathroom use or compliance with workplace safety laws. Coverage depends on the business and employment arrangement. If a target appears to interfere with those rights, keep any quota notice or related discipline and describe what happened during your shift.

Client Reviews

What Clients Say About LFECR

YOUR NEXT STEP

Discuss the Target, the Working Conditions and the Response

You may have been warned about your rate, lost an assignment or been told to work through a break. We can review the instructions and the consequences. If the concern involves discrimination, harassment or dismissal rather than a quota, you can discuss that with us as well.

EMPLOYEE-SIDE REPRESENTATION

Quota Notices and Performance Warnings

Keep written targets, performance notices and messages about breaks or work speed when you can lawfully retain them. Note who gave the instructions and how compliance was measured. Do not access restricted systems to gather evidence; explain what information you already have.

EMPLOYEE-SIDE REPRESENTATION

We represent workers, never employers.

NO UPFRONT ATTORNEY'S FEES

No attorney's fee unless we recover for you.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL CASE REVIEW

Discuss your situation with our team with no obligation.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

Start Your Case Review From Anywhere in California

Call or submit the online form to request a case review. You can describe the work and any warning you received without collecting a full history of production data first.

PHONE & ONLINE CASE REVIEWS

Call or submit our online form to get started.

STATEWIDE EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION

LFECR serves workers throughout all 58 California counties.

LFECR HEADQUARTERS

Burbank, CA

3500 West Olive Avenue, Third Floor

Burbank, CA 91505

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Get Help With a Workplace Problem in Rialto

If meeting a target is affecting your breaks, pay or treatment at work, speak with LFECR. A free, confidential case review can help you understand the legal questions and your next step.

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