Protecting Marin County workers — from San Rafael to Novato — against wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage violations.
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Marin County is one of California’s most affluent counties, situated just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, with approximately 260,000 residents. Despite its reputation for prosperity, Marin County workers across all income levels face employment law violations. The county’s economy is anchored by professional and business services, healthcare, education, retail, tourism, and a significant commuter population working in San Francisco.
Many Marin County residents work for Bay Area companies headquartered in San Francisco or Silicon Valley, meaning their employment claims may be filed in the Northern District of California or San Francisco County Superior Court — venues where Liane Ly Law has substantial experience. Whether you work locally in Marin or commute to the city, Attorney Liane Katzenstein Ly is prepared to fight for your rights with the same intensity she brings to every case.
Fired for an illegal reason? We fight for reinstatement, back pay, and damages when employers violate California termination law.
Discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin violates California and federal law. We hold employers accountable.
Hostile work environment and quid pro quo harassment are illegal. We provide compassionate, aggressive representation for harassment victims.
Did your employer punish you for reporting misconduct or filing a complaint? Retaliation is illegal and we aggressively defend your rights.
Unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, misclassification — California wage law is strict. We recover what you are owed, plus penalties.
Contract disputes, non-compete issues, severance negotiation, and WARN Act violations — we handle the full range of employment matters.
Marin County’s high cost of living means that even workers earning above-average wages can face serious financial hardship when wrongfully terminated or subjected to wage theft. The county also has a significant service workforce — in restaurants, retail, childcare, and healthcare — whose workers are frequently denied proper overtime and rest breaks. Marin County’s proximity to San Francisco also means many residents are subject to the employment policies of large Bay Area corporations.
Attorney Liane Katzenstein Ly has over 15 years of experience representing California employees and has appeared in courts across the state. She is licensed in all California state courts and in the Central, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California. When you hire Liane Ly Law, you get an attorney who understands not just the law, but the economic realities facing workers in your region
Attorney Liane Katzenstein Ly has fought for California workers since 2008, building a record of results in state and federal court.
We handle most employment cases on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
We exclusively represent employees, never employers. Your interests are always our only priority.
If you believe your employer has violated your rights in Marin County, don’t wait. Employment law deadlines are strict and evidence disappears quickly.
Liane’s passion extends beyond the courtroom. She dedicates her time to pro bono legal services, empowering low-wage workers and undocumented immigrants seeking asylum. She is also deeply involved with non-profits that advocate for workers’ rights, ensuring that her commitment to justice goes beyond her practice.
With over 15 years of experience, Liane has built a reputation for providing compassionate, results-driven representation. Her work has taken her to state and federal courts, where she has achieved significant victories for workers across a wide range of industries. Whether addressing wage disputes, fighting against wrongful termination, or standing up to discrimination, Liane approaches each case with the belief that every worker’s story matters.
At Liane Ly Law, we’re not just about legal representation—we’re about changing lives.
We understand the courage it takes to speak up against unfair treatment and the impact losing your job can have on every aspect of your life. We’re here to stand by your side every step of the way. Let us help you reclaim your voice and achieve the justice you deserve.
Relentlessly pursuing justice with passion, precision, and unwavering commitment to protect your rights and achieve the results you deserve.
Delivering expert legal representation with integrity, reliability, and a steadfast focus on achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
Bringing years of proven expertise to navigate complex legal challenges and secure justice for our clients.
Yes. If you live in Marin County but work for a San Francisco-based employer, your employment claims are typically governed by California state law and may be filed in either Marin County Superior Court, San Francisco County Superior Court, or the Northern District of California for federal claims. The applicable law is the same regardless of where your employer is headquartered. Liane Ly Law is experienced in all of these venues.
California law protects Marin County employees from termination based on discrimination, retaliation for protected activity, violation of public policy, breach of implied employment contract, and WARN Act violations. The at-will employment rule does not give employers a blank check to fire workers — many firings that appear routine are actually illegal. We investigate the true circumstances of every termination to identify all available legal claims.
Yes. Nonprofit employees are fully protected by FEHA and all applicable employment laws. Nonprofit status does not exempt an organization from employment law compliance. Many Marin County nonprofits employ significant workforces in healthcare, social services, and environmental advocacy, and their workers have the same rights to freedom from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as any private sector employee.
FEHA requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations can include modified work schedules, equipment adjustments, reassignment to a vacant position, or leave of absence. Employers must engage in a good-faith interactive process to identify appropriate accommodations. Failure to accommodate and failure to engage in the process are both actionable violations.
California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDL) entitles employees at companies with 5+ employees to up to 4 months of disability leave for pregnancy-related conditions. FEHA prohibits adverse employment actions based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provides additional baby bonding leave. If you were fired, demoted, or denied leave because of pregnancy at a Marin County employer, you have strong grounds for a claim.
Common violations in Marin County’s service sector include unpaid overtime, failure to provide 30-minute meal breaks for shifts over 5 hours, failure to provide 10-minute rest breaks every 4 hours, off-the-clock work requirements (including pre-shift prep and post-shift cleanup), tip misappropriation, and minimum wage violations. Marin County does not have a local minimum wage higher than the state rate, so California state minimums apply. We recover unpaid wages plus significant penalties.
Yes. We serve Marin County clients entirely remotely if preferred — all consultations, document exchanges, and case management are handled by phone or video. Our office in downtown Los Angeles is also accessible for clients who wish to meet in person, and we can arrange meetings at other locations when appropriate. Court appearances in the Northern District or Marin County Superior Court are handled by our team.
