Labor and Employment Law Section

This full-day, in-person conference is designed for attendees interested in the latest developments in California public sector labor and employment law. 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

The following seven sponsorships are available for the 2026 Public Sector Conference. Read more

The New Employment Practitioners Conference stands apart from our other events. Our aim is to support the continuous growth of new lawyers and those new to employment law. Read more

These days, arbitration agreements are heralded as “a cornerstone of employer risk management strategies.” But counsel too often gloss over potential red flags that can make the agreements unbalanced and unfair—or even unenforceable. Read more

As I begin my term as Chair, I want to pause and say, thank you. First, to our outgoing Chair, Christina Ro-Connolly, for her leadership over the past year. And second, to our Section Executive Committee members and advisors - your tireless work has made a remarkable impact. Read more

Sold out, but it's not too late! Our Annual Conference and Wage and Hour Conference both sold out, but it's not too late to see some of the panels. Just go online here to purchase and stream panel presentations of your choice. What did judges say were the biggest mistakes employment lawyers make? How about a witty and fast-paced update on the most recent year of California employment cases? Get it all here. Purchase all panels and receive 35% off!… Read more

The en banc court affirmed the district court’s judgment on the pleadings in favor of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that LAUSD’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, which required all employees to be fully vaccinated Read more

Galen is Senior Employment Counsel at 10x Genomics, a biotechnology company that is fueling scientific discovery in the fields of biology and medicine.  At 10x, which has approximately 1,300 employees across 23 countries, Galen advises on every stage of the employee life cycle from recruitment through separation, leads special projects, and manages disputes and litigation.  Read more