California employment law exists to protect workers.
Vincent Tong has spent over a decade exclusively representing employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims throughout California.
He understands how employers and their legal teams approach these cases, and he uses that knowledge to build the strongest possible case for his clients.
You are building something worth protecting.
From formation and compliance to the contractual terms that hold everything together, the legal decisions you make early determine how protected your business is when problems arise.
As a fellow business owner, he’ll help you lay the proper foundation so you can keep building your business and protect everything you’ve worked for.
Vincent Tong has spent over a decade fighting for California’s employees facing unlawful treatment at work and business owners building something worth protecting. As a first-generation lawyer who built his own firm from the ground up, he understands what’s at stake on both sides. He takes pride in helping each of his clients go from overwhelmed to empowered.
A clear process. Thoughtful guidance. Results that matter.
Call 855-TONG-LAW or contact us here. Our intake team will get back to you promptly and help you figure out the right next step.
Every situation is different. We offer two ways to connect with the firm:
The initial consult is one-hour, standalone meeting for a $550 initial consultation fee. During the consult, we’ll discuss the relevant facts to evaluate your potential legal leverage, the strength and merits of your claims, possible defenses from the other side, your best and worst case scenarios, and our recommendations for strategic next steps. If it makes sense to discuss representation, we’ll cover that at the end.
A conversation with a paralegal to understand your situation and determine whether there’s a case worth pursuing. No legal advice is given on this call, but you’ll leave with a clearer picture of your options.
From your first consultation, you’ll have a clear sense of where you stand and what comes next.
Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of characteristics like race, religion, age, gender, or disability. Discrimination often affects hiring decisions, pay, promotions, benefits, or termination.
Employees could sue for wrongful termination if they were fired based on discrimination, in retaliation for whistleblowing, or in violation of employment contracts or public policy. At-will workers usually cannot sue for wrongful termination.
A legally binding contract typically requires an offer, acceptance of terms, consideration or payment, capacity to contract, legal purpose, and mutual assent and intent to be bound.
Labor laws apply to most employees, full- or part-time, and cover issues like overtime pay, medical leave, age discrimination, and workplace safety. Some exempt employees, like managers or educated professionals, are not subject to certain labor laws.
The most common legal structures for small businesses are sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or LLC. Each has different rules around taxes, liability, and management.
If a business partner is excluded from major decisions about the company’s operations, finances, policies, or other managing issues typically requiring co-approval, they may be able to legally compel their involvement.
Options include filing for an injunction to require joint decision-making or suing for breach of fiduciary duty if the managing partner is acting negligently or self-serving without regard for the other’s rights and interests. Renegotiating the partnership agreement is best, but legal action may be needed if attempted resolutions remain unsuccessful.
TONG LAW is headquartered in Oakland with a second office in Sacramento, serving professionals throughout California.
Whether you are throughout the state, TONG LAW brings the same level of dedication and strategy to your case so that distance is never a barrier to getting the representation you deserve.
