Our Employment Law Services
With our decades of experience and ability to serve businesses of all sizes and in some of Southern California’s most popular industries, you can turn to us confidently for cases involving the following and more:
Led by an Award-Winning Employment Defense Attorney
Our firm is led by Attorney Cynthia Hackler Flynn, who has been included on California’s Rising Stars list for nine consecutive years from 2017 through 2025. She has also been recognized with the National Association of Women Business Owners' Remarkable Women Award for her business acumen and leadership.
Beyond her legal practice, Attorney Hackler Flynn serves on the board of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Los Angeles Chapter as membership chair and mentors entrepreneurs through an EO Accelerator Group, providing her with deep insight into the real challenges business owners face daily.
Attorney Hackler Flynn’s legal know-how and hands-on business experience inform everything we do. She doesn't just understand employment law. She understands business growth, operational challenges, and the difficult decisions employers must make. This allows our team to provide advice that's not only legally sound but strategically aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
Preventive Compliance & Workplace Training That Lowers Your Risk
Many employment disputes can be avoided with proactive policies, clear procedures, and training that fits your workplace. At Hackler Flynn & Associates we help Pasadena employers reduce exposure to costly claims through tailored compliance audits and practical employee-management training — so you can focus on running your business with greater confidence.
Our preventive services include:
- Comprehensive compliance audits to identify gaps in handbooks, policies, and recordkeeping
- Customized employee handbooks and disciplinary procedures that reflect California law and local Pasadena ordinances
- Manager and HR training on performance documentation, harassment prevention, accommodation requests, and lawful termination practices
- Pre-employment screening and wage/hour reviews to prevent misclassification and overtime liabilities
- Rapid response planning so your team knows exactly how to react when a complaint arises
Benefits of taking a preventive approach:
- Fewer lawsuits and administrative claims
- Lower legal costs over time
- Improved employee morale and clearer expectations
- Stronger defense should a claim occur
Schedule a workplace risk assessment with our Pasadena team and receive a prioritized action plan you can implement immediately. Contact us to book an on-site review or a virtual consultation.
Practical Prevention: Training, Audits, and On-Call Counsel
Many employment disputes start before a lawsuit is ever filed. Hackler Flynn & Associates helps Pasadena employers reduce risk and build stronger workplaces through practical prevention measures that complement your existing HR efforts.
- Customized Training Programs — Interactive, scenario-based training for managers and employees on harassment prevention, retaliation avoidance, proper discipline, and lawful hiring practices. Available in-person or via live webinar to fit shift schedules.
- Employee Handbook & Policy Audits — We review your handbooks, offer letters, and workplace policies to identify legal gaps and ambiguous language that invite disputes, then provide clear, workplace-ready revisions.
- Workplace Investigations — Discreet, thorough investigations conducted with careful documentation and legally defensible findings to resolve complaints quickly and limit exposure.
- Compliance Risk Assessments — A focused audit of wage-and-hour practices, leave policies (including California-specific laws), classification of workers, and recordkeeping to uncover hidden liabilities.
- On-Call & Subscription Counsel — Flexible retainer options so you can get rapid, cost-predictable advice on day-to-day employment questions, personnel actions, or unfolding incidents without engaging in costly hourly disputes.
Employers who invest in prevention typically face fewer claims, lower defense costs, and faster resolution when issues arise. Contact us to arrange a tailored prevention plan — we’ll outline recommended next steps and an estimated timeline so you can act with confidence.
Our Service Model: The Best of Both Worlds
We've designed our service model specifically for businesses that need legal counsel without the overhead of a full-time legal department. With us, you’ll get the personalized attention, deep business knowledge, and strategic thinking of in-house counsel at a fraction of the cost.
Numerous businesses across various industries have been glad they trusted Hackler Flynn & Associates. Visit our reviews page to read about experiences that highlight our premier services and exceptional client care.
Preventive Compliance & Workplace Training That Lowers Your Risk
Many employment disputes can be avoided with proactive policies, clear procedures, and training that fits your workplace. At Hackler Flynn & Associates we help Pasadena employers reduce exposure to costly claims through tailored compliance audits and practical employee-management training — so you can focus on running your business with greater confidence.
Our preventive services include:
- Comprehensive compliance audits to identify gaps in handbooks, policies, and recordkeeping
- Customized employee handbooks and disciplinary procedures that reflect California law and local Pasadena ordinances
- Manager and HR training on performance documentation, harassment prevention, accommodation requests, and lawful termination practices
- Pre-employment screening and wage/hour reviews to prevent misclassification and overtime liabilities
- Rapid response planning so your team knows exactly how to react when a complaint arises
Benefits of taking a preventive approach:
- Fewer lawsuits and administrative claims
- Lower legal costs over time
- Improved employee morale and clearer expectations
- Stronger defense should a claim occur
Schedule a workplace risk assessment with our Pasadena team and receive a prioritized action plan you can implement immediately. Contact us to book an on-site review or a virtual consultation.
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Proactive CounselWe don’t just react to problems, we help prevent them by learning your business, reviewing contracts, and advising on day-to-day employment decisions.
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Woman-Owned Firm with Personalized ServiceAs a certified WBE and WOSB, we deliver responsive, flexible support with options for in-person, virtual, or phone consultations tailored to busy business owners.
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135+ Years of Combined Experience
The firm brings deep litigation and counseling experience that clients can trust in high-stakes situations.
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Boutique Employment Defense ExpertiseWe focus exclusively on protecting business owners in employment law, offering highly specialized knowledge.
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Every Case Prepared for TrialFrom beginning to end, we always help our clients prepare to win.
What Our Clients Say
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“Absolute Pros. Cynthia and Emily helped navigate me through one of the most important business transactions of my life. They helped me clearly understand my ownership contract and ensure I made the right decision. Their services are worth every penny. The best attorneys I’ve hired.”- Dan E.
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“Cynthia and her team nailed it! We had a very specific, urgent employment issue, and Cynthia came recommended to me from a close friend. Her team was quick, effective, and professional all the way through and helped us close it out cleanly. Thank you!”- Nick F.
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“Cynthia is an exceptional law firm leader. She is highly capable, strategic, and thoughtful. Cindy is also a natural connector an oracle of local bar resources & knowledge, trusted by clients and fellow professionals alike to navigate them to what they need, both within and beyond her firm.”- Lauren P.
Practical Prevention: Training, Audits, and On-Call Counsel
Many employment disputes start before a lawsuit is ever filed. Hackler Flynn & Associates helps Pasadena employers reduce risk and build stronger workplaces through practical prevention measures that complement your existing HR efforts.
- Customized Training Programs — Interactive, scenario-based training for managers and employees on harassment prevention, retaliation avoidance, proper discipline, and lawful hiring practices. Available in-person or via live webinar to fit shift schedules.
- Employee Handbook & Policy Audits — We review your handbooks, offer letters, and workplace policies to identify legal gaps and ambiguous language that invite disputes, then provide clear, workplace-ready revisions.
- Workplace Investigations — Discreet, thorough investigations conducted with careful documentation and legally defensible findings to resolve complaints quickly and limit exposure.
- Compliance Risk Assessments — A focused audit of wage-and-hour practices, leave policies (including California-specific laws), classification of workers, and recordkeeping to uncover hidden liabilities.
- On-Call & Subscription Counsel — Flexible retainer options so you can get rapid, cost-predictable advice on day-to-day employment questions, personnel actions, or unfolding incidents without engaging in costly hourly disputes.
Employers who invest in prevention typically face fewer claims, lower defense costs, and faster resolution when issues arise. Contact us to arrange a tailored prevention plan — we’ll outline recommended next steps and an estimated timeline so you can act with confidence.
Protect Your Business Today with Hackler Flynn & Associates
Your time is valuable, so we’ve made it easy to begin working with us. Want to speak with one of our attorneys over the phone or virtually? We have you covered. Prefer an in-person meeting? We’d be glad to meet with you at our office and begin developing a strategy to protect your success.
Call (323) 991-7506 or reach out online to find out more about our offerings and how our Pasadena employment law attorneys can help you.
