Employment & Labor

Employment Litigation

The Klinedinst Employment Litigation group provides its clients with vigorous representation in the place where stakes are the highest: the courtroom.

With a full array of legal services in varied employment topics and issues, our attorneys are experienced representing clients before governmental agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the California Division of Labor Standard’s Labor Commissioner Office, as well as State and Federal courts, including through appeals.

Klinedinst also has extensive experience representing employers in class action lawsuits brought in State and Federal Court.  Because class actions can bring significant risks, our objectives are to quickly analyze potential exposure and develop a strategy with the client to win or to expeditiously resolve claims.

Recognized for their extensive and successful track record defending employers, our attorneys have extensive experience in all facets of employment litigation, including:

• Arbitrations
• Wage and Hour Claims
• Discrimination and Harassment Claims
• Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
• Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims
• Classification of Employees
• Independent Contractor/Misclassification Counseling and Disputes
• Hiring, Performance Management and Termination
• Leaves of Absences and Disability Assessments and Claims
• Class Actions
• PAGA Claims
• Background Checks and Investigation of Employees
• Fair Credit Reporting Act Claims

Each of Klinedinst’s attorneys is dedicated to building long-standing relationships with every client and becoming a proactive business partner. We invite you to contact our employment team, and discover how our attorneys can solve your employment litigation and counseling needs.

Employment Counseling and Advice

The Klinedinst Employment Counseling and Advice team prides itself on providing accurate, thorough and thoughtful advice and counseling to its clients.

Since our Employment Counseling team includes litigators, we are uniquely equipped to identify risky employment situations and address and minimize conflict before expensive and time-consuming litigation ensues.

As the state’s employment law compliance landscape becomes increasingly challenging, employers have an ally with Klinedinst’s Employment Counseling and Advice team.  Our attorneys are well-equipped to assist employers navigate through challenging employment situations such as: complex FMLA and leave issues, addressing deficient performance issues and difficult termination decisions, WARN Act reductions in force, and Equal Pay Act compliance.  As an added plus, many of our employment law attorneys also have extensive business litigation experience, so they understand your entire business enterprise, not just the human resources issues.  Together with business owners and human resources professionals, we strive to develop strategies to address workplace conflict and meet all employer obligations in making HR decisions with our outside HR management services.

Klinedinst’s Employment Counseling and Advice team also assists companies in drafting employment policies and handbooks that are unique to the industry of employers.

Klinedinst attorneys stay abreast of future trends in employment law, working with clients to plan ahead. To that end, the group publishes and distributes monthly newsletters with timely analysis of significant legislative and court opinions, and practical suggestions on day-to-day management related to employment issues.

Workplace Investigations & Training

Klinedinst’s Employment attorneys are qualified to conduct workplace investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Our team is frequently asked by other lawyers and businesses to conduct investigations into workplace misconduct claims. Klinedinst attorneys are trained and experienced to conduct in-depth investigations to assist employers and companies in addressing workplace disputes and providing neutral evaluations of allegations. Our services include serving as experts on employment matters and testifying at trial if necessary.

Your workforce is your biggest asset, which is why it is advisable to provide it regular maintenance.  Workplace trainings are viewed by employees as a sign that their employer is invested in their success.  While some trainings are mandatory under law, other trainings provide employees with unique tools to promote productivity and morale.

Our attorneys are frequent keynote speakers and invited guests at panels on a variety of employment topics.  Our Employment team has engaging and dynamic speakers on topics such as: anti-sexual harassment training (AB 1825), diversity and inclusion, management 101 training, and more sophisticated topics for human resources groups.

Our goal is to foster a positive work environment, free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.  The trainings are designed to minimize potential liability, proactively and properly train a workforce, and reduce workplace misconduct complaints.