Labor and Employment eNews

The Rule Against Perpetuities. Ferae Naturae. A to O. While many legal profundities learned in law school may seem a bit muzzy now, there’s one that likely comes to mind and stays there: Get the fee first. Good advice. But often hard to follow, given the plethora of fee-shifting statutes and varying judicial glosses related to it. In the March issue of the Law Review, Berkeley sole practitioner Richard Pearl takes on the topic, with a focus on the numerous… Read more

Over 200 participants joined the Labor & Employment Law Section’s annual New Employment Practitioners Conference, which was held remotely on February 5 and 6, gaining invaluable insights from experienced practitioners in the areas of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; workplace investigations and their role in litigation, the intersection between labor and employment law, wage and hour, workplace accommodations and the interactive process, and motion practice in employment cases. Many thanks to the wonderful panelists who volunteered their time and shared their expertise! Read more

First, our Advanced Wage & Hour Conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026, is designed specifically for practitioners who focus on wage and hour cases. This is your opportunity to hear from California's foremost experts on the cutting-edge issues and legal developments shaping this practice area, and to build skills alongside advanced practitioners and judges. Read more

The recent remarks by the President of the United States, in which he personally attacked members of the U.S. Supreme Court, are deeply concerning and cross a dangerous line. Such statements risk undermining the safety of the judiciary and the integrity of our judicial system. Coming in the wake of the Court’s ruling on tariffs, the President’s characterization of the justices as “a disgrace to our nation” and “disloyal to the Constitution” threatens to erode public trust in an institution that depends on independence and public confidence to function. Read more

While many legal profundities learned in law school may seem a bit muzzy now, there’s one that likely comes to mind and stays there: Get the fee first. Good advice. But often hard to follow, given the plethora of fee-shifting statutes and varying judicial glosses related to it. Read more

The Labor & Employment Section is proud to partner with the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law! Join the 2026 Gender Justice Summit on January 29–30, 2026 at Berkeley Law. Read more

Our section’s annual New Employment Law Practitioners Conference is coming up February 5 and 6. It will be held remotely from 9:00-1:00 both days and will feature seasoned experts. Read more

As we begin the new year, I want to wish all our members a happy and healthy New Year. I’m looking forward to what the new year ahead will bring and appreciate how engaged our members continue to be. Read more

The catalog clutter will clear just in time to make room for one worthy read: the January issue of the California Labor & Employment Law Review. From header to footer, its pages are packed with distillations of the past year’s cases and trends as well as summaries of recent case decisions to keep you au courant. Read more

Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, successful New Year. As we reflect on the last few months, I am grateful for the Section’s thoughtful programming, the dedication of our committees, and the meaningful collaboration that continues to strengthen our labor and employment law community. Thank you for your professionalism and contributions. I look forward to building on this momentum together in the year ahead! Read more