Est. 2007
Employer Defense in Labor Law Disputes
Safeguarding Your Business Against Workplace Claims
Defend Your Company Against Unfounded Workplace Claims
Facing unfounded or exaggerated labor law disputes can disrupt your business and damage your reputation. It’s crucial to have strong, strategic legal defense to protect your organization’s interests. Here’s how our law firm excels in safeguarding companies in these complex situations:
Wage & Hour Defense
Mitigate Liability
We defend against claims of unpaid wages, overtime disputes, and classification issues, aiming to reduce potential financial impacts.
Ensure Compliance
Our team assists in auditing your current wage and hour practices to ensure they meet state and federal laws, helping prevent future claims.
Discrimination Defense
Protect Against Unfounded Claims
We represent your company in cases alleging discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses, ensuring a fair evaluation of facts.
Policy Review & Training
We help develop and implement strong anti-discrimination policies and training to foster an inclusive workplace and minimize legal risks.
Harassment Defense
Respond to Harassment Allegations
We handle claims of sexual harassment and other workplace harassment, providing a defense that respects the rights of all parties involved.
Preventative Strategies
Our experts guide your HR team in creating and enforcing policies that prevent harassment and establish clear procedures for handling complaints.
Wrongful Termination & Retaliation Defense
Defend Termination Decisions
We support your company in litigation involving wrongful termination and retaliation, ensuring that your disciplinary actions and terminations are legally sound.
Strategic Risk Management
We advise on best practices for documentation and procedural fairness to shield your company from future claims.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Expert Representation
Whether in mediation, arbitration, or court, our attorneys advocate for your business’s interests, striving to resolve disputes efficiently and favorably.
Customized Legal Approaches
We tailor our strategies to align with your company’s unique challenges and objectives.
Compliance Audits & Legal Advice
Proactive Compliance Checks
Our team conducts thorough reviews of your employment practices to ensure they comply with complex labor regulations.
Strategic Legal Guidance
We provide ongoing counsel to help your company navigate the evolving landscape of employment law, reducing exposure to disputes.
Whistleblower Claim Defense
Manage Whistleblower Issues
We defend against claims involving whistleblowers, ensuring that actions within your company are both lawful and justified.
Strengthen Internal Policies
We help refine your internal reporting mechanisms to address concerns internally before they escalate to legal challenges.
Training & Preventative Counseling
Employee & Management Training
Our training programs educate your management and staff on legal requirements, helping to prevent violations and fostering a compliant workplace culture.
Customized Workshops
We offer specialized workshops that focus on legal risks particular to your industry and business environment.
With our firm, you gain a legal ally dedicated to protecting your business and navigating the complexities of employment law disputes.
If your company is facing labor law disputes, Contact Us Today to Fortify Your Defense (818) 306-2245.
Navigating California Employment Law: A Guide for Employers to Minimize Legal Risks
Navigating California’s employment laws is essential for employers to effectively manage their workforce while minimizing legal risks. Here’s a list of key areas of California’s comprehensive employment laws that every employer should be aware of and prepared to address in their legal strategies:
Wage and Hour Laws
- Compliance with the state minimum wage requirements
- Adherence to overtime pay regulations for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek or 8 hours per day.
- Enforcement of meal and rest break rules.
Worker Classification
Proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors, following California’s stringent standards (especially under Assembly Bill 5, or AB 5).
Workplace Safety
- Observance of standards set by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA).
- Implementation of necessary health and safety protocols, especially concerning workplace injuries and hazard reporting.
Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Laws
- Compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) for protecting employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected categories.
- Required training and preventive measures against sexual harassment.
Family and Medical Leave
- Adherence to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), which expands on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions.
- Policies accommodating pregnancy, parental leave, and other related medical leave scenarios.
Disability Rights
Compliance with laws regarding disability accommodations, consistent with or exceeding requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Privacy Regulations
Protection of employee privacy rights concerning personal data and monitoring practices.
Immigration Law Compliance
Ensuring that employment practices do not violate immigration laws, including discrimination based on citizenship or national origin.
Retaliation & Whistleblower Protection
Policies and practices to prevent retaliation against employees who engage in protected activities, like reporting violations of law or participating in investigations.
Layoffs & Termination
- Adherence to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act for large-scale layoffs.
- Ensuring lawful termination practices to avoid wrongful termination lawsuits.
Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation
Managing claims and disputes related to unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation.
Paid Sick Leave & Other Benefits
Implementation of state-mandated sick leave policies and other benefits like healthcare coverage.
Understanding and complying with these areas are crucial for defending against potential employee disputes and maintaining a legally sound workplace. Employers should regularly review their policies and practices with legal experts specialized in California employment law to ensure they remain compliant as laws evolve.
This overview highlights the extensive rights granted to employees in California.
For detailed guidance on actionable steps and legal recourse that can help you safeguard these rights, contact us for a free consultation (818) 306-2245.
We are here to ensure you are fully equipped to defend your interests in the workplace.
Areas of Practice
Plaintiff Labor Law
Facing unfair treatment & legal violations in the workplace demands action
Defense Labor Law
Defend Your Company Against Unfounded Workplace Claims
Business Litigation
Effective litigation can protect a company’s assets, rights & secure its position in the market
Business Contract Disputes
Expert experience in contract dispute resolution of all types.
Partnership Disputes
Protecting Your Business & Partnership Interests
Gina Tennen
Managing Attorney of a Nationally Recognized Civil Litigation & Business Law Firm
At a Glance
- Received the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award
- Featured in Time Magazine’s “Leaders of Criminal Defense” in the 100 Most Influential People edition.
- Our team is experienced in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business & labor disputes and litigations.
- Has handled many high-profile cases.
- Expert legal strategist.
- Relentless fighter for her clients with results to prove it.
Gina is a founding partner and one of the nation's foremost authorities in civil litigation and business law. She is a staunch advocate for corporate rights and ethical business practices for employees.
She is a skilled strategist and powerful advocate, tirelessly advancing her clients' interests. Known for her relentless tenacity, she never backs down and has successfully handled numerous high-profile business law cases.
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