Administrative Hearings and Appeals Category: Work and Employment Law

Overview

Hearings are usually held by an appeals board either within the same agency or provided by the California Office of Administrative Law. They are usually less formal than a trial would be. The appellant can have an attorney represent them, but it is s not required.

To appeal a board decision, you generally seek "judicial review" in a trial court, using a writ of administrative mandate (mandamus). In most cases, this review is not a new trial with a chance to provide evidence, but a review of whether the hearing was fair and gave you "due process of law."

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Victims of Crime Resource Center

Crime and Prisons

California Victims Resource Center may be able to offer limited representation to victims of crime. Through this service, victims will be able to receive assistance from attorneys in exercising their rights at various stages in the criminal justice process (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).  

3455, 5th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95817

Call/text: 800-842-8467

1800VICTIMS@pacific.edu

https://1800victims.org/

Legal Services of No. Cal.: Health Program

Health

Serving health consumers in 32 counties, with problems related to obtaining and keeping health coverage, and accessing health care services.

515, 12th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

888-354-4474

https://lsnc.net/office/lsnc-health-program

Legal Services of Northern California

Courts and Procedure

Provides free civil representation to low-income clients on issues related to  housing (landlord-tenant disputes) and government benefits issues (CalWorks, General Assistance, Social Security, Unemployment, etc.), health benefits (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, private insurance, etc.), and other civil legal matters.

515, 12th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

916-551-2150

https://lsnc.net/

Disability Rights California  

Administrative Law

Advice on rights, some legal representation available for disability-related legal matters.

1831, K Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

916-504-5800

800-776-5746

TTY: 800-719-5798

https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/

Elder and Health Law Clinic

Estates Wills and Trusts

Academic year only. Typically open for intake during June/July and November/December for one to two weeks., Certified law students provide legal advice and undertake representation of low-income individuals 60 and older in the greater Sacramento area. Priority cases include nursing home residents’ rights, alternatives to conservatorships, Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, SSI, health care access, housing, elder abuse, advance health care directives, and simple estate planning tools.

2925, 34th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817

916-340-6080

https://law.pacific.edu/law/legal-clinics/elder-and-health-law-clinic

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Civil and Human Rights

In-person, phone, or online assistance in filing a claim, as well as mediation services.

Oakland, CA 94612

800-669-4000

https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/oakland/location

HICAP Services of No Cal (Medicare)

Health

HICAP Services of Northern California offers the following free basic services related to Medicare and Long Term Care Insurance: counseling and advocacy, legal representation and referral services, and community education. Services are available to residents in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties regardless of income or age.

505, 12th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

916-376-8915

https://sites.google.com/lsnc.net/hicap/home

Capital Pro Bono Employment Law Clinic

Work and Employment Law

Employment Law Clinic appointments are held throughout the week by appointment only, depending on volunteer availability. If you would like more information or are interested in being scheduled for an appointment, please call or fill out the Contact Us form on the Capital Pro Bono website.

1860, Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825

916-551-2167

https://capitalprobono.org/service/employment-law/

Community Legal Services Clinic (McGeorge)

Health

Students at the McGeorge School of Law can serve low-income clients in the areas of Immigration, Bankruptcy, Elder & Health Law, and Homeless Advocacy.

916-340-6080

https://law.pacific.edu/law/legal-clinics

Civil Rights Department (Formerly Dept of Fair Employment and Housing)

Civil and Human Rights

Investigates and provides conciliation services in cases of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Complaints can be filed online or by mail.

2218, Kausen Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95758

800-884-1684

https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

Dept of Workers Comp Information and Assistance Unit 

Accidents and Torts

Monthly workshops on workers’ rights and workers’ compensation procedures, individual advice available.

180, Promenade Circle
Sacramento, CA 95834

800-736-7401

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/ianda.html

Filing A Notice of Appeal of a Labor Commissioner Decision

Background If an employee has a wage and hour dispute with his or her employer in California, the employee may file a claim with the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. These matters are often settled or resolved without a hearing, or may be decided at...

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Writ of Mandate for Unemployment Benefits

Need info on appealing within the EDD? The website of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) provides links to forms, instructions, and a video on appealing within the EDD. Background If you have been denied unemployment benefits, and have exhausted all of your administrative appeals, you may petition the...

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