RN Counsel – California’s Premier Law Firm for Nurses’ Rights
Fighting for the Rights of Nurses & Other Healthcare Workers Across California
At RN Counsel, we know the sacrifices nurses and other healthcare workers make every single day. Long hours. Emotional labor. Physical demands. And too often, employers who violate labor laws — forcing nurses to work through breaks, withholding overtime pay, misclassifying them as independent contractors, or creating unsafe staffing levels.
We are California attorneys who focus exclusively on representing nurses and other healthcare workers in wage, hour, and workplace rights cases. Whether you’re working directly for a hospital or a clinic or a traveling nurse on contract, we protect the people who protect us.
- Call us today at (424) 252-4711 for a free, confidential consultation.
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How We Help You Take Action
- Free Consultation – Call us at (424) 252-4711 to speak directly with a qualified attorney.
- Case Review – We review your pay records, schedules, and policies for violations.
- Action Plan – We outline your legal options and next steps.
- Representation – We negotiate aggressively or file a lawsuit if necessary.
- Results – We pursue maximum compensation and policy changes to protect your future.
You Are Not Alone
If you’ve ever felt:
- Pressured to work through breaks
- Shortchanged on your paycheck
- Unsafe due to high patient loads
- Misled about your pay or contract terms
You are not alone — and you have legal rights. Employers in California cannot retaliate against you for asserting your rights, and our attorneys are here to make sure they don’t.
Our Legal Services for Nurses
We handle every major workplace issues nurses and other healthcare workers face in California, including:
Overtime Rights
Recover unpaid overtime and double time wages.
Alternative Workweek Schedules
Ensure your schedule complies with California’s strict rules.
Meal & Rest Break Rights
Hold employers accountable for interrupting or denying your breaks.
Expense Reimbursements
Get paid back for your cell phone use, scrubs, licenses, travel, and more.
Training & Onboarding Pay
Secure wages for required meetings, job-specific training, and orientations.
Unpaid Bonuses & Incentives
Enforce your right to promised and earned compensation.
Employment Contract Disputes
Resolve conflicts over contracts, assignments, or terms.
Legislative & Legal Updates
Stay informed on the laws that impact your work.
Independent Contractor Misclassification
Stop employers from denying your rights by misclassifying as an independent contractor.
Shift Differential Pay Issues
Collect additional pay for nights and weekends.
Class Action Lawsuits
Join forces with your coworkers to hold employers accountable.
Traveling & Contract Rights
Protect your pay and conditions while working away from home.
Not sure if your situation qualifies?
What We Do for You
We’re not a generic law firm. We specialize exclusively in legal protections for California-based nurses and healthcare professionals.
Not sure if your situation qualifies?
Workplace Dispute Resolution (Wrongful Termination etc)
Employment Contract Review & Negotiation
24/7 Legal Support for Urgent Issues
We Serve California’s Frontline Healthcare Workers
RNs, LVNs, NPs
Medical Assistants & CNAs
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Why Choose RN Counsel?
We are not just any employment law firm. We are YOUR law firm.
Here’s why nurses trust us with their cases:
Exclusive Focus on Nurses
While other firms represent all kinds of employees, we’ve built our practice around nursing-specific workplace issues. We know your schedules, your staffing challenges, and the unique laws that apply to healthcare.
Deep Knowledge of California Labor Laws
From Wage Order 5 to Nurse-to-Patient Ratio laws, our attorneys know the exact statutes, regulations, and case law that protect you.
Compassion + Aggression
We understand the emotional toll of fighting your employer. We handle your case with compassion, but when it’s time to negotiate or litigate, we fight relentlessly.
Proven Track Record
We have recovered millions in unpaid wages, penalties, and damages for California nurses and other healthcare workers.
No Out-of-Pocket Costs
We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
Stop reacting. Start protecting.
What Healthcare Workers Are Saying
“RN Counsel changed everything for me. I didn’t even realize how much I was owed for missed breaks until they explained it. They handled everything and got me a settlement I never thought possible.’’
Sarah M.
ICU Nurse, Los Angeles
“They understood exactly what it’s like to work 12s with no relief coverage. They knew the law better than my hospital’s own HR department.’’
ER Nurse, San Diego
Frequently Asked Questions
When do nurses qualify for overtime pay in California?
California law requires employers to pay nurses time-and-a-half for:
- Any hours worked over 8 in a workday (unless working under a valid alternative workweek schedule)
- Any hours over 40 in a workweek
- The first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a week
Double time applies to:
- Any hours over 12 in a workday
- Hours beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive day of work
Can my hospital schedule me for 12-hour shifts without daily overtime?
Yes — but only if they’ve legally adopted an Alternative Workweek Schedule (AWS) through a proper employee voting process and filed it with the state. If they skipped any step, you may be owed overtime pay. Also, you are entitled to a fixed, constituent work schedule. If you work short or extra shifts, you are entitled to additional pay.
What breaks am I entitled to?
- Meal Breaks: 30 unpaid minutes if you work more than 5 hours; a second 30 minutes if you work more than 10 hours (unless you waive one of your breaks in writing).
- Rest Breaks: 10–15 paid minutes for every 4 hours worked (or major fraction thereof).
Should I be paid for mandatory training?
Yes. If job-specific training is required — even if it happens before your official start date — it must be paid.
Still unsure? Let’s talk.
Your Rights as a California Nurse Are Protected by Law
California labor laws are on your side. But hospitals, clinics, and staffing agencies often bet that you won’t know your rights — or won’t take action. At RN Counsel, we prove them wrong every single day.
Don’t let missed breaks, unpaid overtime, or unsafe staffing go unchallenged. The sooner you act, the better your chances of recovering every dollar you’re owed.
What Sets Us Apart From Other Law Firms
- Nursing-Specific Advocacy – We don’t just dabble in nurse cases — it’s our sole mission.
- Understanding of Hospital Operations – We know how management schedules, payroll systems, and staffing models work — and how they cut corners.
- Data-Driven Case Building – We analyze time records, payroll deductions, and staffing logs to prove your claims.
- Statewide Representation – From San Diego to Sacramento, we represent nurses and other healthcare workers across California.
- Real Lawyers.
- Real Results
- Real Protection
