Michael Carlin

Michael Carlin is an employment attorney and workers’ rights advocate based in Southern California. He is the founder and president of Workers Rights Law Firm, APC, where he represents employees in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour violations. Before founding his firm, Michael represented major national and multinational employers in high-stakes workplace disputes. His experience on both sides of employment litigation gives him valuable perspective for how workplace decisions are made and what workers can do to pursue maximum compensation.

Michael has handled matters at the trial and appellate levels. His work has included individual lawsuits, class actions, Private Attorneys General Act claims, internal investigations, administrative proceedings, and appeals in California and federal courts. He has published works relating to race discrimination, disability discrimination, and federal wage and hour protections.