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You may be experiencing:

• Harassment

• Discrimination

• Wrongful Termination

• Fraud in hiring 

• Retaliation for engaging in protected activities

• Retaliatory Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)

• Whistleblower retaliation

• Labor Code Violations

• Concerted activity violations

Our services include: 

• Litigation 

• Pre-litigation

• Assistance with filing internal complaints

• and investigation

• Review and advice of employment agreements

• Negotiation of severance agreements

• Personnel file management

• PIP advice

• Assistance with management of administrative leaves, or leave under FMLA or CFRA

• Advice on  COBRA, non-compete clauses, confidentiality, references, EDD benefits, non disparagement

• Review of contractual obligations with past, current and future employers

Layoff/RIF: If you were the
target of a recent layoff
or reduction in force/RIF,
we offer contract review &
advice at a flat rate of
$500.00. Call 925-378-3896

     California employment law is in a perpetual state of change, and the consequences for non-compliance can be severe. Years of experience have taught us that a surprising number of employers break employment laws -- some because they don't understand what the law requires, but others as a matter of practice and policy. We stay on top of current events and changes in employment law, so when a potential client contacts us with concerns about things that are going on at work, we know immediately if we can help. We fight to make employers correct their mistakes and compensate wronged employees for unlawful conduct.  

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     If you fear you are being set up for termination, the best time to contact a lawyer is before termination occurs. If you have already been fired, there is still hope. California law provides multiple layers of protection for California employees. In addition to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination and harassment, the California Labor Code is constantly expanding protections for employees. The Labor Code protects employees from retaliation for engaging in basic workplace rights such as discussing wages with other employees, threatening to file a complaint, complaining about working conditions, reporting unsafe working conditions, attending jury duty, and the like. See link here: Laws that Prohibit Retaliation and Discrimination (ca.gov)

     Additional protections are afforded by the National Labor Relations Board, which protects employees against "union busting" retaliation.

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     Employee protections also reach deeply into the contracts that employers and employees form at the beginning and end of the employment relationship. Non compete clauses are not allowed in California following the end of an employment relationship. See link here: Attorney General Bonta Reminds Employers and Workers That Noncompete Agreements Are Not Enforceable Under California Law | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. Blanket confidentiality clauses are also no longer lawful in California. See link here: Bill Text - SB-331 Settlement and nondisparagement agreements. (ca.gov) 

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     If you are experiencing harassment, discrimination, or retaliation at work and you need expert advice, we guarantee a prompt, confidential response. Our broad, extensive legal experience will get your case the attention it deserves. 

"I've had Judith as opposing counsel on two large employment cases. I am a senior attorney, but I learned many new things watching Judith in action.  She takes some of the best depositions I've ever seen. She can cut a witness to shreds but is always professional and courteous."

"I did a phone consult with Judith, who was calm, compassionate and thorough. She spent an hour on the phone with me and laid out my options...she did an amazing job of hearing through my tears, showing empathy and talking me through the possibilities."

(925) 378-3896