Practice/Organization Description
We have a deep, nuanced understanding of California employment law, and we know how California’s unique laws impact our clients’ daily operations. We devise creative solutions and are able to quickly adjust to the shifting California legal and regulatory landscape.
The group handles lawsuits in state and federal court, wage and hour class actions, arbitrations and administrative agency complaints. We provide preventive counseling as well as workforce and management training, and customized compliance solutions for the unique challenges that arise in California. Indeed, our regional experience, coupled with our international platform, positions us as the go-to California labor and employment practice for clients headquartered all over the world.
Areas of Focus
Wage-hour laws, including Private Attorneys General Act, meal/rest breaks
Arbitration agreements
Constitutional issues, including privacy rights and drug testing
Fair Employment and Housing Act
Family Rights Act
Cal-WARN Act (reductions in force)
Discrimination, harassment and retaliation
Employee discipline
Leave and accommodation laws
Non-compete and trade secrets
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, whistleblower claims and unfair competition
Equal pay practices
Labor-management relations
