Law Office of Nancyrose Hernandez

08/28/2026

Celebrating the life of Dolly Parton today. She was an inspiration to women everywhere, kind, generous, fierce, and the ultimate representation of the working woman. Rest easy, Dolly.

08/27/2026

Why do I care so much about sexual harassment cases?

Because I’ve seen it firsthand. Early in my career, I worked alongside a young employee who was only 18 years old, and she was exposed to conduct she never should have experienced. Small incidents that were offensive, hostile working conditions, the kind of treatment that leaves a mark. That experience stayed with me.

It’s a big part of why I became an employment attorney. I wanted to be a voice for employees, women and men, who’ve been subjected to harassment in the workplace. This kind of conduct shouldn’t have a place anywhere.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

08/26/2026

Misclassification plays a bigger role in wage theft than most people realize. When an employer labels you an independent contractor instead of an employee, that often comes with a whole set of violations attached, missed meal and rest periods, no workers’ compensation, unpaid overtime, and missing wage statements or reimbursements.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

08/26/2026

Wage theft doesn't always look obvious. It can mean showing up early to get ready for a shift and not getting paid for that time, missing a rest break without receiving the premium pay owed for it, or working past your scheduled clock out without compensation. Our latest blog breaks down the most common forms of wage theft, what to track to protect yourself, and how long you have to act.

Read it here: https://nrhlawoffice.com/what-counts-as-wage-theft/

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

Wage theft doesn't always look obvious. Learn the most common forms employees miss, what to track, and how a Murrieta employment attorney can help.

08/26/2026

Worried your case won’t hold up because you didn’t document it? The biggest reason retaliation claims fall apart isn’t a lack of retaliation, it’s a lack of evidence. Without something in writing showing you made a complaint and what followed, small details are easy to forget over time. Starting a written record now, even after the fact, can still make a difference.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

08/24/2026

Missed meal and rest periods are one of the most common forms of wage theft we see. If your employer isn’t paying that extra hour for a missed break, or if you’re working straight through your shift without any breaks at all, that’s not normal, and it’s not legal. Comp time and unpaid overtime often show up right alongside it.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

08/24/2026

Ever show up early to get ready for your shift and not get paid for that time? That's one of the most common forms of wage theft, and most employees don't realize it's happening until it's already cost them a lot. In our new video, attorney Nancyrose Hernandez breaks down what counts as wage theft, what to track to protect yourself, and a real case involving years of unpaid time that grew into something much bigger.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/paOiDVYNhqw

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

Wage theft doesn't always look like something illegal, which is exa...

08/21/2026

One client, a high level executive in his forties, came to us with a severance offer already in hand, before he’d signed anything. The original offer was in the six figures, but measured against his salary and what he was being asked to release, it wasn’t enough. After understanding what rights he’d be giving up and what claims he might have, he went back to the table. His employer was resistant at first, but ultimately agreed to pay more. Nothing else in the agreement changed. The severance amount did.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

08/20/2026

If workplace harassment is affecting your mental health, seeking medical treatment matters for more reasons than one.

Getting care from a medical provider supports your health and safety first. It also creates documentation of what you’ve experienced and the symptoms that have come with it, whether that’s anxiety, sleepless nights, or panic attacks. If you’re dealing with harassment at work, take care of yourself and know that your experience is worth documenting.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.

08/20/2026

Suddenly nobody at work is talking to you the same way? That shift might mean more than you think. Isolation, intimidation, and manipulation are often the first signs of retaliation, and they’re easy to brush off as ordinary workplace friction until a pattern starts to form.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult with a qualified employment law attorney to discuss the details of your case.