Practice Areas

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

The labor and employment attorneys at CohenDurrett are experts but more importantly, because employee problems often need immediate attention; we are responsive to our client’s calls. Claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination; violations of wage and hour and overtime laws, and problems in the hiring, discipline and firing of employees can often be minimized and avoided with a simple phone call to your attorney. Proper policies, documentation and the right legal advice can save companies from unnecessary litigation, and set up defenses when lawsuits cannot be avoided.

In the unfortunate event a conflict arises, the attorneys at CohenDurrett represent employers in all phases of dispute resolution and litigation in the employment and labor field. We understand the need to assemble a strong case at the outset and take immediate and effective action in response to claims by employees. We represent employers before all state and federal courts, as well as various state and federal agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), state and federal OSHA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement and the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. We also represent employers in private mediation and arbitration and provide support during union organizing activities, collective bargaining and even union decertification procedures.

CohenDurrett is retained by The Employers' Council to provide legal services to its members.

Our employment and labor practice include the following matters:

    •    Traditional Labor Law
    •    Employee Handbooks
    •    Wrongful Termination
    •    Employment Discrimination
    •    Unlawful Harassment
    •    Wage and Hour Claims
    •    Reduction in Workforce Planning
    •    Employment Contracts
    •    Employee Separation and Non-competition Agreements
    •    Affirmative Action
    •    Drug Testing
    •    Use of Independent Contractors
    •    Human Resources Policy Development
    •    Protection of Trade Secrets, Trademarks and Other Confidential Information
    •    Management Training
    •    Independent Investigations