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If you are suffering from wrongful, illegal, or unfair actions against you in California, legal remedies are available. The team at Fairchild Employment Law can help you protect your rights and hold your employer accountable for violations.

At Fairchild Employment Law, we understand that when you call us because you have lost your job, it is likely one of the worst days of your life. This is why our attorneys focus on bringing empathy to our legal practice. In our initial consultation, we will listen to your story and ask questions about your situation to assess your case. If we are the right fit for you, we will collaborate with you to achieve your goals, offering key insights, compassion, and legal strategies that work. You can count on us to fight for your rights because we care about justice for California’s workers. Contact us today at (619) 306-1454 to speak to an attorney

Why Employees in California Choose Fairchild Employment Law

  • We advocate for you when it matters most. Navigating a legal dispute can be overwhelming and complex, which is why we are here to guide you along the way. Our lawyers will guide you through holding your employer responsible for the losses and trauma you have suffered due to their unlawful acts.
  • Fairchild Employment Law is a woman-owned law firm with over 20 years of combined experience representing clients throughout California. Our case results for past clients include $1.4 million for racial/disability discrimination, $650,000 for disability discrimination, $450,000 for pregnancy discrimination, $250,000 for age discrimination, and $180,000 for equal pay retaliation.
  • Our employment attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we will only charge you for our services after we secure a settlement or judgment award on your behalf.

How We Can Help You

At Fairchild Employment Law, we are passionate about protecting the rights of workers. We created our practice to serve as a source of unwavering support, legal education, and advocacy for wronged workers. Although California has some of the strongest employee protection laws in the country, employers are still often guilty of intentional and unintentional violations and we are here to help you hold them responsible.

About Us

Our founding attorney, Jillian Fairchild, spent 15 years working as a defense attorney representing defendants and their insurers before opening Fairchild Employment Law as an employee-focused practice. Working on the defense side, she gained extensive experience representing employers in all types of cases, including harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination. Because of this experience, she understands how the other side thinks, operates, and strategizes, especially where insurance issues come into play. Jillian’s time representing employers helped her develop the unique ability to craft the best possible strategies and maximize payouts for her clients.

Morgan Ruiz joined Fairchild Employment Law in 2025 with three years of specialized experience in the field of employment law. Prior to joining Fairchild Employment Law, he worked for a large plaintiff-side firm in Los Angeles, focusing solely on employment cases. He began his practice as an employment attorney because of his passion for advocating for those most often ignored and dismissed by both society and the American justice system. He has dedicated his career as an attorney to assisting workers while they approach the overwhelming task of facing their former employers in court.

Types of Employment Law Cases We Handle in California

At Fairchild Employment Law, we have experience providing legal advice and representation for clients experiencing:

  • Wrongful termination
  • Age discrimination
  • Gender discrimination
  • LGBT discrimination
  • Disability discrimination
  • Pregnancy discrimination
  • Race discrimination
  • Equal pay violations
  • Sexual harassment
  • Retaliation
  • California Family Rights Act (CFRA) violations
  • Employee misclassifications
  • Medical leave law violations

We stay up to date on the latest changes in federal and state employment laws in California to offer the best possible advocacy to our clients.

What Makes Us Different

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Fairchild Employment Law is dedicated to serving San Diego. Our attorneys have extensive experience in employment law and are committed to protecting employee rights. We provide comprehensive legal services to address workplace issues.

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What Our Clients Say

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Fairchild Employment was a true godsend for me and my family.

I was extremely stressed and ready to give up on my case, when I first met Jillian…We clicked immediately, and I knew everything would work out. It’s rare to meet someone so knowledgeable, relentless, and confident who leads with humanity and empathy. Everything felt easy throughout the time we worked together. I got justice and hopefully, a friend for life. I’m incredibly grateful to have found Jillian and this exceptional practice

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I would trust Jillian with any legal matter. She is thorough and can help anyone understand their legal rights.

I had the pleasure of working with Jillian when I had an incident at my daughter’s school where her confidentiality rights were violated. Jillian stepped in, did lots of research, told me how to communicate to get a meeting, and prepared me to stand up for my daughter. I have never felt so confident going into a meeting before. My husband and I were able to communicate clearly where the violations were and quickly get a resolution to the problem. I would trust Jillian with any legal matter. She is thorough and can help anyone understand their legal rights. I am so grateful I reached out to Jillian, and I know she will work hard for you too.

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Jillian was fantastic in helping my wife and I navigate a pregnancy discrimination claim.

She was responsive and professional throughout the process and always made time to communicate with us. I would recommend her to anyone with questions about an employment discrimination claim. Thank you Jillian!

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She is a true advocate for her clients and I recommend her to anyone seeking legal assistance in San Diego.

Jillian was extremely professional, knowledgeable, dedicated and always went the extra mile to support throughout my case. She is a true advocate for her clients and I recommend her to anyone seeking legal assistance in San Diego.

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Advocating for You When it Matters Most

What Types of Compensation Are Available?

As your employment law attorneys in California, we will pursue the best possible monetary recovery for all the losses or damages you suffered because of an employer’s violation of your legal rights.

The available compensation can vary from case to case, but may include:

  • Back pay, or lost wages and employment benefits due to the wrongful action
  • Any lost overtime, tips, commissions, or bonuses
  • Emotional harm suffered, including stress, inconvenience, humiliation, anxiety, mental anguish, and psychological suffering
  • Punitive damages (available in cases where an employer acted with malice, fraud, or oppression)
  • Legal costs, court costs, and attorney’s fees
  • Interest on wages owed but not paid
  • Additional statutory penalties
  • Job reinstatement or promotion, if applicable

Taking legal action with help from our attorneys can not only result in the payout that you are legally entitled to, but also hold your employer accountable for wrongdoing. In addition, it could lead to institutional changes at the organization to protect future workers.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim Against My Employer in California?

Under California’s statute of limitations – legal deadlines by which a claim or lawsuit must be filed – you typically have three years to file a discrimination or harassment claim with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). Once the CRD gives you a “right-to-sue” notice, you have one year to file a lawsuit in court. If you are filing a wrongful termination claim for a violation of public policy, you have two years.

If you are filing a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you have a much shorter deadline of 180 days from the date of the last violation. However, this can be extended to 300 days if your claim is also covered by state law, which is common in California.

Once you get a right-to-sue notice from the EEOC, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit in court. California’s statutes of limitations can be confusing and difficult to navigate in an employment law case. To protect your right to recover compensation, we suggest you contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Call Today to Discuss Your Case

We know you have more questions as someone who is experiencing discrimination, harassment, or other infringements upon your legal or civil rights as a worker in California. We are here to answer them at no cost or obligation to hire us. We are in your corner to the end, and we only get paid when you do.

Fairchild Employment Law is dedicated to one thing and one thing only: helping California employees. Contact us today to request your free case consultation. We look forward to hearing your story and giving you actionable legal advice that you can use to protect your future. Call (619) 306-1454.