We have one of the leading labor and employment law practices in Northern and Central California with a reputation for strategic thinking and problem solving. We represent prominent national clients and serve many of the major employers in the Bay Area. In addition to businesses in the private sector, we also serve numerous public-sector clients and nonprofit organizations. We provide a comprehensive range of employment law services to our clients.
Our Focus
- Building Relationships, Preventing Problems
- Employment Law Advice and Counseling
- Employment Litigation
- Traditional Union and Collective Bargaining Matters
- Training and Preventative Programs
- Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
- Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
For a more in-depth overview of our approach, please refer to our
labor and employment brochure.
Publications
- California Labor and Employment Law Developments for 2010
- California Dreaming: 2008 ADA Amendments Make Federal Law More Like the Republic of California, Where Virtually Every Employee Can Claim a Disability
- What Is In Store For Employers In 2008?
- What Employers Can Expect in 2009
- Lanier v. City of Woodburn
- Recent California Appellate Court Decision Offers Glimmer of Hope to Employers Attempting to Comply with Meal and Rest Period Requirements
- Resident Employees Are Not Entitled To Be Paid For Time Spent On Call
- Legal Update: Common Wage and Hour Mistakes
- NLRB Guidance on Social Media
- NLRB Requires Workplace Notice of Employees' NLRA Rights
- On-Duty Employee Seating Poised To Be The New Class Action
- No Class Actions for Arbitration Agreements?
- New Penalties For Misclassifying Employees As Independent Contractors
- What Do You Need To Know About Wal-Mart v. Dukes?
- Overtime for Non-California Residents
- Splitting Up Meal Breaks: A Bad Idea
- Another Nail in the NLRB's Notice Rule Coffin?
- A Hiring Tip That Can Keep You Out of Court
- 9th Circuit Revives Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for Employers
- Important Supreme Court Decision on Disability Access Interpretation – Unruh Act Doesn't Require Intentional Discrimination
- Last Chance Agreements
- Labor and Employment Update for 2012
- NLRB's Notice Requirement Is Off The Wall
- Employers Finally Get Practical Advice on Meal Periods and Rest Breaks
- New California Labor Laws Create Additional Risks for Trucking and Delivery Companies
- Careful With that Dress Code
- Labor and Employment Update for 2013
- Significant National Labor Relations Board Decisions in December 2012
- Supreme Court Provides Guidance on Protecting Intellectual Property
- Ninth Circuit Narrows Computer Fraud and Abuse Act For Employers
Brochures
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Employee Benefits
- International Capabilities
- Hanson Bridgett in Brief
Video
- The Nuts and Bolts of Family Responsibilities Discrimination