Labor and Employment Law Section

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

Learn more about 2025 Public Sector Conference sponsorship opportunities. Read more

This is a scholarship form for the 2025 Public Sector Conference Read more

This full-day, in-person conference is designed for attendees interested in the latest developments in California public sector labor and employment law. You'll have the opportunity to attend concurrent sessions featuring experienced speakers who will provide updates on court decisions, legislation, and administrative decisions from the past year, as well as other information and analysis critical to California Read more