Employment Law

Protecting Workers’ Rights Across California

We Hold Employers Accountable

Every employee deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. When employers violate the law, we ensure they face consequences—and that you receive the justice and compensation you’re owed.

California law provides strong protections for employees—but those rights mean nothing if you don’t have someone willing to enforce them. At Nikolaian Law APC, we represent workers who have been treated unfairly, illegally, or unjustly in the workplace.

Whether you’ve been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, harassed, denied proper wages, or retaliated against for speaking up, we’re here to fight for you. Employment law cases are personal, and they often involve your livelihood, your reputation, and your sense of dignity. We understand what’s at stake—and we take that responsibility seriously.

Having worked on both sides of employment disputes, we understand the strategies employers and their lawyers use to defend against claims. That experience allows us to anticipate their arguments, build stronger cases, and hold even the largest corporations accountable.

Our Approach to Your Case

01

Confidential Consultation

We begin with a private, no-obligation consultation where you can share your story in confidence. We'll assess your situation, explain your rights under California law, and discuss your options moving forward.

02

Case Investigation & Documentation

We gather evidence including emails, text messages, employment records, witness statements, and company policies to build a compelling case that demonstrates the violation and quantifies your damages.

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Strategic Advocacy

We leverage our knowledge of employer defense tactics to craft a strategy tailored to your case. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we pursue the outcome that best serves your interests.

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Trial-Ready Representation

Employers and their insurers take us seriously because they know we're prepared to go to trial. Our litigation experience and courtroom presence give you a significant advantage in negotiations—and if necessary, in front of a judge or jury.

What to Expect Working with Us

Employment disputes can be stressful and emotionally draining, especially when your income and career are on the line. We make the legal process as smooth and transparent as possible, keeping you informed at every stage and responding promptly to your questions.

You'll work directly with an attorney who genuinely cares about your case and understands the challenges you're facing. We handle everything from filing administrative complaints with the California Civil Rights Departement (CRD) (formerly known as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing [DFEH]) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to pursuing litigation in state or federal court.

Many employment cases resolve through settlement, but if your employer refuses to negotiate fairly, we're fully prepared to take your case to trial. Our commitment is to fight for the maximum compensation and accountability you deserve—whether that's back pay, emotional distress damages, punitive damages, or attorney's fees.
Varand Nikolaian
Founder of Nikolaian Law APC

Treated Unfairly At Work?

Let us fight for your rights.