Employment Law
Herum Crabtree understands that, when it comes to being an employer in California, an "ounce of prevention" is more than worth a "pound of cure" and accordingly, we focus on advising employers how to avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to costly lawsuits brought by employees. Thus, our first line of attack is to scrutinize employers’ workplace policies and procedures and to counsel our clients how to effectively resolve any problem areas before they develop into litigation. Herum Crabtree frequently advises clients regarding compliance with applicable state and federal employment and workplace laws and assists businesses and agencies with development of employee handbooks and policies related to harassment, wage and hour issues, workplace violence, drug and alcohol testing, privacy, discipline, termination, family and medical leave, and public access and accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In the event that litigation ensues, we partner with our Litigation Practice Group to vigorously defend our clients and to bring an efficient and successful resolution to the case. Our Employment Practice Group has broad experience representing both private and public employers in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies in a broad range of employment matters including harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, retaliation and discrimination based upon gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, age and disability.
In addition, Herum Crabtree’s Employment Practice Group has had substantial experience litigating numerous class and collective actions in state and federal courts involving claims such as failure to pay overtime or minimum wage, discrimination, and independent contractor/ employee misclassification claims.
Herum Crabtree’s Employment Practice Group also assists clients in preparing employment cases for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration.