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Working in Beverly Hills means navigating one of the most competitive professional environments in California. High-earning executives, entertainment industry professionals, medical sales managers, and corporate employees all share one thing in common: when an employer crosses the line, the consequences can be devastating. Odell Law, PLC has represented employees at every income level — including those with the most to lose — and we understand what a wrongful termination, a hostile workplace, or unlawful retaliation can do to a career built over decades.
Our Beverly Hills employment law attorneys are here for employees who need more than a letter and a handshake settlement. We litigate. We try cases. And our results have earned national recognition.
Ready to talk? Call 949-771-8173 for a free consultation with our Beverly Hills employment law team.
California Employment Laws That Protect You
California employees have some of the strongest workplace protections in the country. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Gov. Code § 12940 prohibits employers with five or more employees from discriminating based on race, sex, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, and several other protected categories. It also bars harassment and retaliation against employees who report violations.
For employees who speak up about illegal activity, California Labor Code § 1102.5 provides broad whistleblower protections. An employer cannot demote, suspend, or terminate an employee for reporting a violation of state or federal law to a government agency or internally to management. Retaliation under this statute can expose an employer to substantial damages, including punitive damages when the conduct is especially egregious.
California also requires employers with five or more employees to comply with the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), which guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Terminating an employee for taking or requesting CFRA leave is unlawful.
Who We Represent in Beverly Hills
We focus on employees who work for large, well-financed companies because those employers often have the legal resources to fight back hard. Our clients include high-wage earners and professionals whose careers, reputations, and financial futures are on the line. We handle:
- Wrongful termination and retaliation claims
- Whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code § 1102.5
- Sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims
- Disability and pregnancy discrimination
- Medical leave interference and CFRA violations
We do not represent employers, and we do not handle arbitration-only cases. When a client’s case has real merit, we are prepared to take it to a jury.
Trial Results That Speak for Themselves
Attorney Robert Odell obtained the largest single-plaintiff whistleblower verdict in California history — a unanimous $25,142,000 jury award in Babyak v. Cardiovascular Systems Inc. The defendant was represented by a large, multinational firm that insisted the case was without merit. After Robert’s closing argument, the jury deliberated for just 27 minutes before awarding over $22 million in punitive damages alone.
In his very first jury trial at age 28, Robert secured a $2 million verdict and fee award for a client who had been harassed, discriminated against, and wrongfully terminated. These are not aberrations. They reflect what happens when an employer underestimates a trial attorney who is genuinely willing to go to court.
The Daily Journal has named Robert one of the Top 100 Attorneys in California and recognized him among the state’s top labor and employment lawyers in 2023.
Schedule a Free Consultation at Our Beverly Hills Office
If your employer has treated you unlawfully, the sooner you speak with a Beverly Hills employment attorney, the better positioned you will be. California has strict deadlines. Under FEHA, you generally have three years from the date of the last discriminatory act to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. Missing that window can forfeit your claim entirely.
Our firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover for you. Call 949-771-8173 or use our contact form to reach our Beverly Hills employment law team today.
Odell Law, PLC has a satellite office in Beverly Hills, CA where we serve clients in the greater Los Angeles area. Located at Beverly Hills Triangle 1, our office can be found on the 9th floor of the US Bank building on the corner of Camden and Wilshire — directly across the street from Equinox.
We serve clients with all types of employment law matters, including sexual harassment claims and wrongful termination.
There’s ample parking located underground as well as two adjacent parking structures on Camden. If you’d like to stick around (perhaps to wait out the LA traffic), Ocean Prime is located on the first floor and offers excellent lunch and dinner options.
Call us today to schedule a free consultation and let us know if you would prefer to meet at our Beverly Hills office.
