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Our Long Beach Office
RMD Law, Long Beach
(562) 574-8821
Phone answered 24/7
Roughly 15 minutes from Lakewood, 20 from San Pedro, and about 25 from Torrance in normal traffic.
Consultations
In person by appointment, arranged when you call.
Phone and video consultations statewide. Evening and weekend calls available.
What Jobs Create Employment Cases in Long Beach?
The port. Port of Long Beach terminal operations, drayage trucking, and warehousing, including a well documented history of port truck driver misclassification.
Hotels and tourism. Downtown and waterfront hotels, the convention center, and the cruise terminal.
Healthcare. The large city systems are here, along with the Molina Healthcare headquarters. The sector produces SB 525 tier disputes and nurse whistleblower claims.
Aerospace and space startups. Startup HR gaps, equity, and severance issues.
Public sector. The city, CSULB, and LBUSD. Public entity claims work differently, with no Tameny public policy claim and different exhaustion requirements.
What Is the Minimum Wage in Long Beach In 2026?
Hotel workers at Long Beach hotels with 100 or more rooms: $26.50 per hour from July 1, 2026 under Measure RW, rising to $28.00 in 2027 and $29.50 in 2028, plus paid sick leave terms.
Everyone else gets the state rate of $16.90. Long Beach has no citywide general ordinance, and the LA County rate does not apply inside Long Beach city limits. That is a common trap.
Fast food is $20.00 under AB 1228 and the SB 525 healthcare tiers of roughly $19.28 to $25.00 apply. See the deadline table.
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Always AvailableWhere Do Long Beach Employment Cases Get Heard?
The Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse at 275 Magnolia Avenue is the LA Superior Court Long Beach branch, with larger and complex cases handled downtown at Stanley Mosk or Spring Street. Federal claims go to the Central District of California.
Agencies That Take Employee Complaints in Long Beach
The Labor Commissioner, the state office that handles unpaid wage claims, has a Long Beach office at 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-202. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the state agency that handles discrimination complaints, accepts online complaints under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the state’s main workplace discrimination law, with the nearest office in Los Angeles, and the right to sue step still applies.
Long Beach Employment Cases We Handle
Wrongful Termination
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Wage and Hour
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Discrimination
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Sexual Harassment
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Severance Review
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Find Out Where You Stand
Three questions and a phone number. An attorney reads every one, and you hear back within one business day.
Long Beach Employment Law FAQ
Does the $26.50 Hotel Wage Apply to My Long Beach Hotel Job?
If your hotel has 100 or more rooms, yes, under Measure RW.
I drive a truck at the port as a contractor. Am I misclassified?
Quite possibly. The ABC test presumes employment. See misclassification.
Where Do I File a Wage Claim in Long Beach?
The Labor Commissioner Long Beach office at 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-202.
Is My Case Filed in Long Beach or Downtown LA?
Usually the Deukmejian Courthouse. Larger and complex cases go downtown.
What Does a Long Beach Employment Lawyer Cost?
Contingency, so no fee unless we win. See how our fees work.
Employment Law Resources
- City of Long Beach, Measure RW hotel worker minimum wage: longbeach.gov
- California Labor Commissioner (DLSE), Long Beach office and wage claims: dir.ca.gov/dlse
- LA Superior Court, Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse: lacourt.org
- California Civil Rights Department, FEHA filing and right to sue: calcivilrights.ca.gov
Where We Work
Eight offices across California. Phone and video consultations statewide, so you never have to take a day off work to talk to us. Evening and weekend calls are available when that is the only safe time for you.
Reviews
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RMD Law exceeded my expectations. Everyone I spoke with was kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about helping me. Communication was excellent, and I always felt confident that my case was in capable hands. The team worked hard on my behalf and made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. I’m very grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them.
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I can’t say enough good things about John and the team at RMD Law. He was honest about what to expect, always called back when he said he would, and broke everything down for me. I felt protected the whole way through and ended up with a result that really helped me get back on my feet. If you’re looking for a lawyer who is both sharp and genuinely caring, ask for John. Thankful!
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I had a great experience with RMD Law. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my case. They communicated clearly, answered all my questions, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I always felt supported and confident that my case was in good hands. I highly recommend RMD Law to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated legal team!
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I had a great experience working with Nicole at RMD Law. They were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. Throughout the process, they kept me informed and worked hard to achieve a positive outcome. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal representation.
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Had a fantastic experience with this team. Would give 6 stars if I could. Felt heard throughout the entire process. Everyone was extremely kind to me and I felt blessed to be a part of the journey that took place. Thank you to everyone involved, I’m extremely grateful.
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RMD Law operates at a different level than other firms in the area. Chelsie is incredibly organized and on top of every detail, and John brings a calm confidence that makes you trust the process completely. The results consistently exceed expectations. Five stars.
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John Rajaee is exactly the kind of attorney you want handling something important — calm, knowledgeable, and always a step ahead. The support staff at RMD matches that same energy and the overall experience is just really smooth from the jump. Top tier firm.
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Thank you so much RMD law for helping us to resolve our case. Maria in particular was key in speeding up this process and communicated everything that was going on. She advocated and fought for us and we are so grateful!
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I had a good experience with this law firm. Everyone was patient and nice to me. My case manager Anjolie made me feel comfortable and helped me the whole time. I also like Katie cause she helped me get a good outcome
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