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Worker Justice Collective · Los Angeles, CA

Where workers
stand their ground.

You don't need a lawyer to understand your rights. We help Los Angeles workers identify violations, document what happened, and take real action without the legal fees.

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The Process

How it works.

Grounded in action, driven by your situation. Not paperwork and billable hours.

01

Tell us what happened

Explain your situation at work. We listen without judgment and ask the right questions.

02

We identify what's off

We review the details, flag what matters, and connect your situation to California labor law.

03

Your options, explained clearly

No legal jargon. Real paths forward. You decide what to do.

04

We help you take action

Document, calculate wages owed, file claims, draft communications, or walk away informed. Your call.

Common Issues We See

Sound familiar?

If something feels wrong at work, it probably is. These are the situations we see most often in Los Angeles.

Workplace Mistreatment

  • Retaliation for speaking up or asking about pay
  • Sudden schedule cuts after complaints
  • Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or disability
  • Harassment or hostile work environment

Pay & Hours

  • Unpaid wages or late paychecks
  • Overtime not paid or hours missing
  • Missing breaks or forced to work through them
  • Required to stay on call without pay

Misclassification

  • Called a 1099 contractor but controlled like an employee
  • Titled "manager" without real authority or proper pay
  • Required meetings or trainings without pay
  • Off-the-clock work expectations

Leaving a Job

  • Final paycheck not paid on time
  • Missing wages after quitting — CA law: 72 hours
  • Missing wages after being fired — CA law: same day
  • Withheld tips or commissions
About WJC

Built from
lived experience.

I am a community organizer and humanitarian researcher based in Los Angeles, with over 15 years in labor organizing, interfaith advocacy, and frontline service work.

I hold a certification in Faith-Rooted Community Organizing and have worked in coalition spaces connecting labor justice and interfaith communities across LA. My graduate research centered on resistance movements, religion, and the role of faith in collective action.

I built Worker Justice Collective to turn firsthand experience with labor exploitation into something workers can actually use. WJC is not a law firm. What I give you is clarity, real options, and hands-on help taking the next step.

CLUE — Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice LAANE UNITE HERE Local 11 Faith-Rooted Organizer Interfaith Justice Work 15+ Yrs Organizing
WJC Founder
"I built WJC to turn firsthand experience with labor exploitation into something useful. Help workers understand their rights, navigate violations, and take action that actually moves outcomes."

My research at the intersection of religion, resistance, and labor movements informs every case I take. Faith communities and labor communities have always belonged together. That is what WJC is built on.

The figure in the WJC logo is Djamila Bouhired — Algerian revolutionary and resistance icon. Her image grounds WJC in the long tradition of those who refused to be silent.

One Fair Wage / Service Workers United

OFW Worker Claims

Were you a canvasser or coordinator with One Fair Wage?

If you experienced unpaid wages, misclassification, or retaliation while working with OFW, you may have a claim. These forms go directly to our OFW case review process.

OFW Canvasser Wage Claim

For current and former canvassers who experienced unpaid wages, missed pay, or other violations during their time with One Fair Wage.

Start Canvasser Intake

OFW Coordinator Wage Claim

For coordinators who were misclassified, underpaid, or retaliated against for raising concerns about working conditions or pay.

Start Coordinator Intake
What We Do

Honest about
our scope.

Clear about what we do and what we don't, so you always know exactly what you're getting.

What we do

  • Organize your timeline and document your situation
  • Calculate unpaid wages and penalties owed under CA law
  • Prepare and file claims with the Labor Commissioner or DFEH
  • Help you approach a conversation with your employer
  • Support you through the process start to finish

What we don't do

  • Give legal advice or represent you in court
  • Act as your attorney
  • Guarantee specific outcomes

WJC is a worker advocacy service, not a law firm. For legal representation, we can help connect you with the right resources.

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Start with a free 20-minute case review. We'll figure out what you're dealing with and what your next step could be.

Reach Us Directly

Email
WorkerJusticeCollective@gmail.com
Phone
(805) 517-4680
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