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Molly Kaban

Molly Lee Kaban

Partner
(415) 995-5090

Intro

Molly represents both public and private employers in all phases of litigation in federal, state and administrative proceedings. Molly defends employers against allegations of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage-and-hour noncompliance and more. A large part of Molly’s practice involves partnering with her clients in an advice and counseling role, to help to manage human resources issues and to prevent litigation. She regularly consults regarding any number of employment concerns, including compensation, privacy, leaves of absence and compliance with disability and family leave laws. She also negotiates and drafts employment, separation, independent contractor and confidentiality agreements, and works with her clients to develop effective personnel policies.

Molly also has substantial experience in traditional labor law. Molly worked for the National Labor Relations Board prior to joining Hanson Bridgett, and she now represents both private and public employers in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and the California Public Employment Relations Board. She also represents employers in labor arbitrations, union organizing campaigns and collective bargaining negotiations.

Education

J.D. cum laude UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings) ( 2004 )
B.A. magna cum laude Boston University ( 1999 )

Admissions and Courts

California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

American Bar Association

Bar Association of San Francisco

Queen's Bench

"Prepare for Strikes—and Know When They May Be Unlawful," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (October 2023)

"How to Provide a Negative Reference," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (March 2023)

"NLRB May Grant Employers More Leeway in Restricting E-Mail Usage," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (August 2018)

"Sexual Harassment Training: The Do's and Don't's," Bloomberg BNA (February 2018)

"Can Employers Give a Bad Reference for a Former Employee?," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (February 2018)

"NLRB Overturns Obama Administration's Definition of 'Joint Employer'," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (December 2017)

"Expansive California Workplace Retaliation Law Takes Effect Soon," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (November 2017)

"Closure of Gothamist and DNAinfo a Week After Unionization Likely Unlawful," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (November 2017) 

"House Passes Joint Employer Legislation," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (November 2017) 

"NLRB Regional Director: Spanish Broadcasting System Bargained in Bad Faith," Society For Human Resource Management ("SHRM") (November 2017)