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KHANUJA LAW

Southern California Law Firm that Puts People First.

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If an employee sustains an injury on the job, the employer and/or insurance carrier may provide workers’ compensation benefits through a no-fault system in return for not being subject to a civil lawsuit from the employee. We are thoroughly experienced in representing either the injured worker with his or her claim or defending the uninsured employer, insured employer, insurance carrier and/or third-party administrator.

Workers' Compensation Law

If an employee sustains an injury on the job, the employer and/or insurance carrier may provide workers’ compensation benefits through a no-fault system in return for not being subject to a civil lawsuit from the employee. We are thoroughly experienced in representing either the injured worker with his or her claim or defending the uninsured employer, insured employer, insurance carrier and/or third-party administrator.
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If your employer has failed to pay you minimum wage and/or undercompensated you for overtime benefits, required meal and rest breaks, vacation pay upon termination, and/or bonuses or commissions, your labor rights may be violated pursuant to state and federal laws. We have the expertise and resources to fight for your rights in the workplace and help you recover everything you have earned and more.

Labor Law

If your employer has failed to pay you minimum wage and/or undercompensated you for overtime benefits, required meal and rest breaks, vacation pay upon termination, and/or bonuses or commissions, your labor rights may be violated pursuant to state and federal laws. We have the expertise and resources to fight for your rights in the workplace and help you recover everything you have earned and more.
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If you have been illegally harassed, discriminated and/or retaliated against in the workplace and you are in a protected class, you may be the victim of a hostile work environment and may be entitled to damages under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. We have the skills to advocate for your protections under the law and help you seek the justice you deserve!

Employment Law

If you have been illegally harassed, discriminated and/or retaliated against in the workplace and you are in a protected class, you may be the victim of a hostile work environment and may be entitled to damages under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. We have the skills to advocate for your protections under the law and help you seek the justice you deserve!
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Testimonials

  • Done it right. Impressive services!

    I have had the outmost pleasure of working with Neelu Khanuja on several occasions. She is the most responsive and resilient attorney. Works around the clock to ensure every step of the case is handled rigorously and in a very organized manner. Neelu is results driven and excellent communicator. She goes the extra mile for her clients and is dedicated to getting the desired results. I highly recommend her services.

    Fatjona Hoxha

  • A competitively priced and professional service

    Neelu K Khanuja is an exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable and aggressive attorney in Workers’ Compensation Law. She is very pleasant, professional and extremely responsive with her clients. She thoroughly addresses each and every concern they have, even if it’s at 5 AM, late at night or on the weekends. She works every holiday to obtain outstanding results on her cases. I highly recommend this attorney, she always gets the job done!

    Sarah K.

  • Highly Professional Service

    I’m so happy to know Neelu, she’s very knowledgeable and just extraordinary in what she does. You can be sure if she represents you, you will be in the best hands. You can get a good idea of what’s the process and expectations are going to be just from e-mailing or calling which is very convenient and it doesn’t matter if your case is big or small she will be sure to help you and do a great job.

    Kseniya G.

  • Passionate and Ambitious Attorney

    Neelu is very passionate, ambitious, and knows how to put people first. These qualities make her a superlative labor lawyer. With these tough economic times, one could not go wrong with Neelu if they are in need of someone who can help resolve workplace disputes, wrongs, or need know-how on navigating the intricacies of workmen’s compensation. 

    Nathan Punwani

  • You want Neelu Khanuja on your side!

    You want Neelu Khanuja on your side! I am really impressed by her strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Her extensive knowledge of Workers Compensation Law and relentless pursuit of results make Neelu Khanuja an invaluable asset to her clients.

    Simran Rihal

  • Neelu goes above and beyond for her clients!

    Neelu is a hard worker and will go above and beyond for her clients. She is dedicated to helping her clients succeed!

    Jamie Glasser

  • Incredible Experience

    I rarely write a Yelp review, so you know I had an incredible experience since I am doing so. Neelu was so thorough in her questions, was incredibly patient with me, and helped me achieve more than I could imagine. I am so thankful for her and would never go to another law firm in the future. Exceptional–Thank you!!

    Priya B.

  • Highly Recommend Khanuja Law

    Neelu was successful in assisting my clients with their workers compensation cases. She is smart, hard working and determined to obtain great results for her clients. I highly recommend her law firm for your workers compensation and employment matters.

    Gabriel S.
    Sepulveda-Sanchez Law

  • Ambitious and Thorough

    I had the great pleasure of working with Neelu Khanuja earlier this year. She is extremely professional. Her ambition and thorough attention to detail made our interaction seamless. She was very clear about the parameters of our working relationship and assured me that she would take care of everything. I highly recommend Khanuja Law for any labor, employment, and compensation concerns.

    Tonya M.

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Women On the Frontlines of COVID-19

According to a study by the World Health Organization in 2019, 70% of health workers and first responders are women. 40% of all employed women are in other sectors, such as food, retail and entertainment, which COVID-19 has also significantly impacted per a 2020 report by UN Women. The increased exposure creates a high risk […]

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An Increase in Minimum Wage

As of January 1, 2021, the state minimum wage in California increased to $13.00 per hour for employers with twenty-five (25) or less employees and $14.00 per hour for employers with twenty-six (26) or more employees. If your employer is in violation of the above, Khanuja Law is here to help.

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SB 1159 Signed Into Law

Legal Update: On September 17, 2020, California Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 into law expanding on the rebuttable presumption created from Executive Order N-62-20 to include illness or death resulting from COVID-19 to be compensable for any employee and establishing two new presumptions pertaining to frontline employees and employees who contracted COVID-19 during a workplace […]

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Laid Off as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

A non-essential employer will no longer be able to offer modified work to an injured worker if the employer closes business and lays off the staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to the reasoning in Manpower Temporary Services v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Rodriguez), the injured worker may be entitled to temporary disability indemnity […]

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Are you working this weekend?

Generally, an injury occurring during an employee’s routine commute is not considered to be work-related pursuant to the Going and Coming Rule. However, an injury may be considered work-related under the Special Mission Exception when the employee is “engaged upon a mission which incidentally or indirectly contributed to the service and benefit of the employer.” Shell […]

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Legal Update: Utilization Review

The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (“WCAB”) recently released a significant Panel decision in Smith v. Marin General Hospital finding that a second timely Utilization Review (“UR”) decision is required when the primary treating physician submits a second Request for Authorization (“RFA”) for treatment within the twelve (12) month period from the UR denial of the first RFA […]

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