JLG Lawyers

09/08/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Michael J. Jaurigue, founder of JLG Lawyers, has been recognized as a 2026 LABJ Leader of Influence in Labor & Employment Law! 🎉
What does this recognition mean, and how has Michael’s background in defense work helped him represent employees in California?
Read the feature: https://jlglawyers.com/blog/michael-jaurigue-2026-labj-leader-of-influence

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Michael J. Jaurigue, Managing Partner and Lead Trial Attorney at JLG Lawyers, on his selection to the 2027 Super Lawyers list for Employment & Labor.

JLG's current biography notes that Mike has been selected every year from 2019 through 2027, following earlier Rising Stars recognition.

We are proud to see Mike's preparation, leadership and commitment to employee advocacy recognized again.

Learn more about Mike: https://lnkd.in/gFRDZ3uE

View his Super Lawyers profile: https://lnkd.in/gGXc2jaM

08/25/2026

Sunshine, poolside, and a whole lot of well-earned downtime. ☀️
Our team has put in serious work this year - long hours, hard cases, and showing up every day for the people who need us. So we closed the laptops and took everyone to the pool.
To the JLG team: thank you. This one was for you.

08/19/2026

We're proud to announce JLG Lawyers has earned Great Place To Work Certification! 🎉

100% of our team said JLG is a great place to work, compared to 57% at the average U.S. company - with 99% scores for communication and management.

"We represent employees every day, so we have to be willing to hold ourselves to a high standard as an employer." - Michael Jaurigue, Founder

Read more: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/934959237/jlg-lawyers-earns-great-place-to-work-certification

08/12/2026

Three things a lot of people don’t realize they’re owed in California:

→ Your final paycheck is due immediately if you’re fired, not next pay cycle.
→ Unused vacation is wages. It can’t expire, and it’s owed when you leave.
→ “At-will” doesn’t mean “for any reason.” It can’t be an illegal reason.

Knowing where you stand isn’t about looking for a fight. It’s about not being taken advantage of.

08/03/2026

Our latest piece just ran on Yahoo Finance. 📰
If you're fired shortly after telling your employer about a pregnancy or medical condition, that timing alone can be evidence of discrimination - and California gives you up to three years to file a claim.
Full story in the comments. If this sounds familiar, we're happy to talk it through - no cost for the first conversation.

07/29/2026

Fired shortly after disclosing a pregnancy or health issue? In California, that timing can be the whole case.

We put together a quick breakdown of what matters most — worth a read if this sounds familiar.

JLG Lawyers represents California employees in high value discrimination termination cases, preparing disability and pregnancy claims for trial....

07/27/2026

Michael didn’t become a trial lawyer to make enemies.

He became one because he kept meeting people who’d been treated as disposable at work, and who’d started to believe it about themselves.

“The case is the easy part,” he says. “The hard part is reminding someone that what happened to them wasn’t their fault.”

He fights hard. He also believes most people are trying to do right, and that a good outcome rebuilds something instead of just burning something down.

That’s what we mean by justice with humanity.

07/23/2026

Most firms in our space sell the fight.

We understand the fight. Sometimes injustice has to be confronted, and when it does, we don’t flinch.

But we don’t hope the conflict drags on. Conflict isn’t our product. Repair is.

Behind every case is a person whose life got harder than it should have. The job isn’t only to win. It’s to help them walk away with their dignity back.

That’s the whole idea. Justice with humanity.

11/27/2025

At JLG Lawyers, we’re taking a moment of gratitude today for the people who make our work meaningful.
This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for the trust, resilience, and stories shared with us throughout the year.
May your day be filled with warmth, connection, and the comfort of those who matter most.
Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡

— The JLG Lawyers Team