We have a deep, nuanced understanding of California employment law, and how California’s unique requirements affect clients’ daily operations. We develop practical, creative solutions and adjust quickly to the state’s shifting 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, workforce and management training, and customized compliance solutions for the challenges that arise in California. Our deep California experience makes us a trusted labor and employment team for clients headquartered around the world.
- 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
