Pasadena Employment Lawyer For Workers' Rights

Name: Riggins Law, PC
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Riggins Law is an employment law firm founded by attorney Christa Riggins. Christa is a Pasadena employment lawyer who has dedicated her practice to representing employees and has successfully litigated numerous employment cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Her success has resulted in millions of dollars in settlements for her clients.

Christa received her law degree from one of the top-ranking schools in the country, Notre Dame Law School, and Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized her as a top-rated employment lawyer. She also received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2019 and TopVerdict.com ranked her 2023 trial win as the #1 Pregnancy Discrimination Verdict in Los Angeles County. Before law school, Christa was a Division 1 swimmer at Notre Dame, captain of her team, 2008 Olympic Trials competitor, and holder of multiple school and conference records. She is innately competitive – and it shows in every case she litigates.

When you hire Riggins Law, you hire Christa. Christa personally handles every case from the initial consultation through trial, meaning your case will never be handed off to an associate or paralegal. She will be there for you at every step of the litigation process, keeping you informed of significant developments in your case and addressing your questions and concerns.

IN OUR CLIENTS’ WORDS

There was never a time I felt lost or confused.

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Being wrongfully terminated…and making the decision to move forward in the legal process and find a lawyer is a very frightening time…Finding Ms. Riggins and her agreeing to take my case was truly a blessing. She was strong and comforting. She made sure to cover all aspects and questions …She kept me informed and prepared for the next steps. I honestly can’t thank her enough.

Jen

Settled Before Trial

I never thought I would be involved in a lawsuit—much less for 6 years!! My case was against a Police Department, and went to trial. Christa held my hand through it all—she was ALWAYS there to pick me up, dust me off and talk me UP…She was always a phone call or email away, explaining everything thoroughly. She worked tirelessly—always with my best interest at heart.

Kristal

Trial Win

She put together all the evidence and accompanied me through the mediation. Her expertise and calm demeanor allowed me to get through the mediation, a very stressful experience, with a successful outcome…Her fees were paid from the settlement money. I would definitely recommend her to anyone with a discrimination or wrongful termination complaint.

Laurie

Resolved Pre-Litigation

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Practice Areas

Age Discrimination

If you are 40 or older and were pushed out, passed over, or fired because of your age, you may have a claim for age discrimination. Contact Pasadena employment lawyer Christa for a free consultation.

Disability Discrimination

If your employer refused to accommodate your disability or fired you because of it, you may have a legal claim. Christa represents employees who were let go instead of supported.

Pregnancy Discrimination

Christa has represented many women who were fired because of a pregnancy, its high-risk nature, or request for accommodation. Your Pasadena employment lawyer can explain what California law protects.

Race Discrimination

No one should lose their job or face a hostile work environment because of their race or ethnicity. If you have experienced racial discrimination or harassment at work, we can help.

Sex Discrimination

California law prohibits discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. If you were treated differently or fired because of who you are, contact Christa today.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment at work is humiliating, isolating, and illegal. If you have faced unwanted sexual conduct or a hostile work environment, our Pasadena employment lawyer can explain your options.

Whistleblower Retaliation

Employees who report fraud, safety violations, or other unlawful conduct deserve protection, not retaliation. If you face discipline, demotion, or termination for speaking up, contact us today.

Medical Leaves

Taking medical or family leave should not put your job at risk. If your employer retaliated against you for taking leave or failed to reinstate you, your rights may have been violated.

Wrongful Termination

Most employees can be fired for any reason, but not for an illegal one. If your termination was motivated by retaliation or discrimination, our Pasadena employment lawyer can help.

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How much does an employment lawyer cost?

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee comes as a percentage of your recovery – if we don’t win, you owe us nothing in fees. While we advance all costs on your behalf, in the rare circumstance where a case does not result in a recovery, costs may be owed, but, in practice this virtually never happens. This means that regardless of your financial situation, you can have an experienced employment lawyer fighting for you from day one.

How do I know if I was wrongfully terminated?

This is exactly what your free consultation is for. California has some of the strongest employee protection laws in the country, but the line between what is unfair and what is illegal is not always obvious. Not every difficult workplace situation rises to the level of a legal claim, but many do. If you were fired, demoted, harassed, or treated differently at work and something felt wrong, call us for a free consultation. There is no obligation, and the worst that can happen is you leave with a clearer picture of where you stand.

How long does an employment law case take?

Every case is different, but most employment law cases in California resolve within one to three years. It is worth noting that the vast majority of employment cases settle before ever reaching trial, meaning most of our clients never have to step foot in a courtroom. Cases that settle early in the process can resolve in a matter of months, while cases that proceed to trial naturally take longer. The timeline depends on many factors including the complexity of your case, the willingness of your former employer to negotiate in good faith, and court availability. We always work to resolve cases as efficiently as possible and will never pressure you into a quick settlement that does not fairly compensate you for what you have been through. Our goal is the best possible outcome for you, not the fastest one.

What should I do immediately after being fired?

The most important thing to do is preserve evidence before you lose access. Employers routinely lock terminated employees out of their work emails, messaging systems, and internal platforms within hours of termination. If you have emails, messages, or documents showing complaints about discrimination or illegal practices, requests for accommodations, or performance records, save or forward them to your personal email or device before that access is gone. Do not sign any severance agreement until you have spoken with an employment lawyer because once you sign, you may be waiving rights you did not know you had. Contact us as soon as possible. When you speak with us we will guide you on what additional steps to take to protect your case.

How long do I have to file a claim in California?

In California the deadlines to file an employment claim (known as statutes of limitations) are strict and vary depending on the type of claim. For most wrongful termination claims you have two years to file a complaint with the Civil Rights Department, but other claims may have shorter deadlines. Missing a deadline can mean losing your right to pursue a claim entirely, regardless of how strong your case is. If you think you may have a claim, do not wait. Contact us as soon as possible so we can evaluate your situation before any deadlines pass.