Protecting Employers and Executives
In the complex area of labor and employment law in California, even an innocent error can create major exposure for a company and potentially its executives. Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff navigates the ever-changing landscape of federal and state employment law to protect the interests of middle-market companies, large corporations, early stage entities, nonprofits, and individual executives.
Our attorneys help clients keep out of trouble while assisting them in accomplishing their business objectives. When necessary, we represent clients in a vigorous and focused manner in state and federal court litigation, arbitration, or administrative agency proceedings. We leverage our extensive experience litigating and resolving labor and employment cases to advise clients proactively on preventive measures and company policies.
Our Services
Employment Litigation
- Defense of discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related lawsuits in state and federal courts
- Trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition by former employees
- Disputes among shareholders / partners of closely-held companies
Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration and mediation of employment disputes
- Prelitigation advice and negotiations
Preventive Advice
- Employee terminations, disciplinary actions, investigations, and layoffs
- Drafting and negotiation of employment agreements and separation agreements
- Compliance with federal and state wage and hour and other employment laws
- Drafting and review of offer letters, agreements to protect confidential information, employee handbooks, and personnel policies (including drug testing and privacy issues), independent contractor agreements and arbitration agreements
Administrative Actions
- Representation of employers in proceedings filed with the California Labor Commissioner, the federal Department of Labor, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Cal-OSHA, the Employment Development Department, and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (workers’ compensation retaliation and serious and willful claims)
Executive Representation
- Negotiation of employment and separation agreements
- Advice and representation regarding noncompetition and related covenants
- Defense of harassment and retaliation claims
Traditional Labor Law
- Negotiation collective bargaining agreements
- Grievance and arbitration
- NLRB proceedings and other union-management disputes, including federal court litigation
Los Angeles, CA 90067