Labor and Employment Law Section

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

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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

Wentworth v. Regents of the Univ. of Cal. (CA1/4 A168296 9/30/24) FEHA Interactive Process and Reasonable Accommodation | Information Practices Act Wentworth appealed summary adjudication for the University on causes of action under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code, § 12940 et seq.) Read more

This free Zoom event will highlight the vast array of career opportunities available in employment and labor law. The program is open to anyone interested in our practice, including law students, Human Resource professionals, and anyone looking to pivot within or join the field. Read more

Bailey alleged that a co-worker used a racial slur against her and that when she reported the incident, the human resources manager obstructed the filing of a formal complaint, engaged in a course of intimidating conduct, and threatened Bailey that she was “going to get it.” The Court held that a co-worker’s one-time use of a racial slur may be actionable harassment under the Fair Employment and Housing Act if it is sufficiently severe in light of the totality of the circumstances. The Court further held that a course of conduct that effectively seeks to withdraw an employee’s means of reporting and addressing racial harassment in the workplace is actionable as a retaliation claim under FEHA. Read more

Erik Johnson is a member of Wilson Turner Kosmo, LLP’s Employment Law and Class Action practice groups. Read more