Labor and Employment Law Section

Connectivity. Diversity. Opportunity. These three powerful words describe California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Labor and Employment Law Section’s joint 15th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference and 41st Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference. Set for July 24-25, 2025, in Pasadena, California, this in-person event offers attendees two incredible days of analysis, updates, and engagement. Read more

The trial court reduced the attorney fee award for a prevailing plaintiff in a FEHA action by an “across-the-board” 30-percent cut based on “unreasonable padding,” “duplicative” work, and unnecessary work by the plaintiff’s attorneys. Read more

This is a difficult and painful moment for many in our communities. The recent ICE raids and the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles by the federal government have left families fearful, neighborhoods destabilized, and many of us deeply troubled. Read more

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