Labor and Employment Law Section

In settlement of a prior action, the parties agreed that stock issued to plaintiff in settlement was not compensation for services but instead compensation for his “capital/equitable contributions.” Defendants then issued IRS 1099 forms characterizing the settlement stock as non-employee compensation. The trial court held some (but not all) defendants breached the settlement agreement and issued fraudulent forms under Internal Revenue Code section 7434. The appellate court rejected all parties’ argument on appeal and affirmed the judgment. Read more

As we find ourselves at the intersection of change and challenge, I am reminded of the resilience that defines our legal community. Recent executive orders and actions targeting the legal community have stirred concerns and uncertainties. However, it is in these very moments that our commitment to justice, equity, and the rule of law shines brightest. Read more

Welcome to the 15th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference and the 41th Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference in Pasadena, CA! The Labor and Employment Law Section Executive Committee is excited to announce this year’s joint events of the always popular Advanced Wage and Hour Conference and the section’s Annual Conference, two days of fantastic panel topics and speakers. Read more

If your work involves labor, employment, public entities or public employees in California,   California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Labor and Employment Law Section Public Sector Conference is a must-attend event. Read more

Apply for the 2024 Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Meeting Scholarship Application! Read more

Apply for the 2024 Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Meeting Scholarship Application! Read more

Become a sponsor and support the 15th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference and the 41st Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference! Our premier event takes place July24-25, 2025, at the beautiful The Westin Pasadena. Read more

Nabors performed oil well plug and abandonment work for the City. Nabors’s employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging they were entitled to higher wages under the prevailing wage laws because they performed public work for the City. Read more

Appearing as a harbinger of Spring, but weightier than that, the issue appearing in your mailboxes in March takes a deep dive into the often-tangled and increasingly litigated issue of worker classification in franchises. Read more

As we step into the month of February, I am filled with anticipation and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead for our section. In particular, I am thrilled to announce that we are now actively recruiting new members for our Executive Committee. Read more