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We are dedicated to our clients' best outcome and ready to fight for your rights in the workplace.

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • LACBA
  • CA Employment Lawyers Association
  • USC Gould School of Law
  • UCLA Law (School of Law)
  • Northwestern University
  • National Employment Lawyers Association

San Fernando Valley Employment Law Attorneys

Representing Workers in Northridge, Van Nuys, Encino, Woodland Hills, and All of Los Angeles

California employees have powerful legal protections on their side, but exercising those rights takes knowledge and a skilled advocate willing to fight for you. At K2 Employment Law, our San Fernando Valley employment law attorneys represent workers throughout Northridge, Van Nuys, Encino, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, and the greater Los Angeles area. We handle the full range of workplace legal claims, from wrongful termination and discrimination to wage theft, harassment, and retaliation. What sets us apart is our background on both sides of employment disputes: our lead attorney spent years working with employer-side defense firms before dedicating his practice entirely to protecting workers. That insider knowledge of how employers and their lawyers think gives our clients a decisive advantage at every stage of the legal process.

Have you been treated unfairly at work and need a San Fernando Valley employment law attorney who genuinely understands what you are up against? Call K2 Employment Law today at (800) 590-7674 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation!

Why Hire K2 Employment Law to Handle Your Case?

When your livelihood and your rights are on the line, the attorney you choose matters. K2 Employment Law has built a reputation across the San Fernando Valley for delivering real results for real people. Led by founding attorney Douglas H. Hoang, our firm brings over 20 years of focused employment law experience, a courtroom-tested approach, and a genuine commitment to every client we represent. Here is what makes K2 Employment Law different:
  • Over 20 years of experience devoted entirely to labor and employment law, with no side practices or divided focus.
  • Unique insider perspective: Douglas H. Hoang spent years on the employer-defense side before switching exclusively to representing workers, giving our clients direct insight into employer strategies.
  • Admitted to practice in all California state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, allowing us to pursue your case at both the state and federal level.
  • UCLA School of Law graduate (J.D. 1997) and recipient of the prestigious Joseph Drown Foundation Fellowship while clerking for a U.S. District Court judge.
  • Proven track record of significant results, including multi-million dollar settlements, mid-six-figure recoveries, and high five-figure resolutions across a wide range of employment claims.
  • 100% contingency fee structure: you pay nothing unless we win your case.
  • Free initial consultations with flexible scheduling so you can get answers without financial pressure.
  • Members of the American Bar Association (ABA), Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Beverly Hills Bar Association, California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), and the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).
  • Experience representing workers in healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, gig economy, and executive-level positions throughout the San Fernando Valley.
  • A client-first philosophy built on open communication, honest assessments, and genuine care about outcomes, not just case volume.

Cases We Handle for San Fernando Valley Workers

No matter how your employer has mistreated you, our team has the experience to evaluate your situation, explain your rights, and build a strong strategy on your behalf. We handle the following types of employment law cases for workers throughout Northridge and the San Fernando Valley:
  • Wrongful Termination: Fired for an illegal reason, including discrimination, retaliation, or in violation of an employment contract? We investigate the circumstances of your termination and pursue the compensation you deserve.
  • Workplace Discrimination: We represent workers facing discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin under California and federal law.
  • Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment: No one should dread coming to work. We handle both quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment claims aggressively and with discretion.
  • Wage and Hour Violations: Unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, off-the-clock work, and misclassification of employees as independent contractors are all forms of wage theft we pursue.
  • Retaliation and Employer Retaliation: California law prohibits employers from punishing workers who assert their rights. We help employees recognize retaliation and take decisive legal action.
  • FMLA and Medical Leave Violations: Employers who deny, interfere with, or retaliate against protected family and medical leave face serious legal consequences.
  • Employment Disputes and Breach of Contract: We review employment agreements, severance packages, non-compete clauses, and other contracts to protect your interests and enforce your rights.
  • EEOC Claims and Federal Employment Law: We guide workers through administrative agency processes and federal court litigation when state remedies alone are not enough.
...and more. If your workplace situation does not fit neatly into one of the categories above, contact us anyway. Many of our most successful cases involve overlapping claims that require a nuanced, multi-angle approach. 

Dedicated to Workers Throughout the San Fernando Valley

Workers in Northridge, Van Nuys, Encino, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, and the surrounding communities deserve an attorney who understands both the law and the local employment landscape. At K2 Employment Law, we have spent over two decades focused exclusively on employment and labor law, building the depth of knowledge and courtroom experience that complex workplace claims demand. We have guided clients through every phase of the legal process, from early agency filings to full-scale litigation in state and federal courts, and we know how to anticipate employer defenses before they are deployed. Our results speak for themselves: multi-million dollar class action recoveries, mid-six-figure settlements for individual employees, and case after case resolved in favor of the workers we serve. We believe every employee deserves clear answers, honest advice, and a legal team that will fight as hard for them as they would for themselves. If you are facing a workplace problem and are not sure where to turn, K2 Employment Law is ready to listen, evaluate your situation at no charge, and help you decide on the best path forward.

Your rights as an employee in the San Fernando Valley are worth protecting. Contact K2 Employment Law to start your free consultation with a San Fernando Valley employment law attorney who will fight for the outcome you deserve.

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Northridge's Trusted Team

Cases We Handle

No matter how complex or contentious your situation is, we will clearly outline your options and develop a thorough strategy for achieving your objectives.

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  • Confidential Settlement Employee Satisfaction Age Discrimination & Retaliation Claims Based on Unlawful Termination
  • Mid Six-Figure Settlement Prior to Arbitration Disability Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate
  • Employees Received a Mid Six-Figure Settlement Misclassification of Alleged Managers
  • A Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Missed Overtime, Meal and Rest Period Violations
  • Employee Received High Five Figure Settlement Sexual Harassment Claims Against a Franchise

Why Choose K2 Employment Law?

What Makes Us Different
  • Experience That Can Adapt for Complex Cases
  • Ready to Fight for Your Rights in the Workplace
  • Commitment That Yields Results
  • Attorneys Who Genuinely Care About Their Clients
  • Free Consultations & Meet in a Convenient Location
  • 100% Contingency - You Don’t Pay Unless We Win

Opinions That Matter the Most

Client Testimonials
  • “Recommend these attorneys!”
    Great firm I got the results I wanted. Amazingly in such little time, attorneys are great! Recommend these attorneys!
    - Arly M.
  • “Appreciate their professionalism.”
    Had a very good experience for one of my family members. Appreciate their professionalism.
    - Reddy M.
  • “Capable of Rising to Any Challenge”
    “I was exceptionally pleased with K2’s work on my case, and I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending K2 to other people in need of legal assistance.”
    - Sara L.
  • “Awesome service”
    I would like to take the time to thank all that has helped me in my situation, I found Lawyers of Employee and consumer service. With my particular situation the staff that I encountered with was very understanding and very knowledgeable in my situation. In my situation I received fast results & outstanding communication from start to finish. Hopefully I won't need your services but I truly recommend for anyone that feels their rights as an employee was possibly violated. Thank you again. LECS.
    - Kuokoa Monay De Leon
  • “Moral Code, Fearlessness & Work Ethic”
    “My experience made it crystal clear that Matt’s moral code, fearlessness, work ethic, and affinity for his clients make him a formidable attorney that his opponents fear and his clients adore. I simply cannot thank him enough for his valiant effort on my c”
    - Amanda B.
  • “Safe & Highly Capable Hands of Knowledgeable Attorneys”
    “K2 Employment is a fantastic law firm with incredible attorneys who possess a wealth of knowledge concerning employment law.”
    - Richard G.
  • “Thanks, Doug and matt.”
    I was wrongfully terminated, I didn't know my options.. until I called K2, had my free consultation Attorneys assisted me right away. Glad I made that call. My issues were handled and now I'm awaiting my settlement. Thanks, Doug and matt.
    - Nishanth K.
  • “I feel more confident in knowing my attorneys are knowledgeable and responsive to all my questions.”
    Thank you Doug and Matt! Overall the experience was great! Your help in handling my case was amazing. I feel more confident in knowing my attorneys are knowledgeable and responsive to all my questions... thank you.
    - Brenda T.