Labor and Employment Law & Litigation

Paula E. Meyer & Associates represents and advises employers in disputes arising from the employment relationship, including:

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Alleged discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, wrongful demotion, discipline and termination, violation of public policy, defamation, breach of contract
Alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, California Pregnancy Disability Leave Act, etc.
Wage and hour issues (including prevailing wage and overtime)
Employee privacy issues
Misappropriation of employer proprietary information/trade secrets, unfair competition, defamation
Conversion (embezzlement)
Complaints filed by employees/former employees with the Fair Employment and Housing Commission, California Labor Commissioner, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

To aid employers in avoiding litigation, and minimize exposure when faced with a complaint from an employee or former employee, the firm stresses preventative legal counseling. For example, the firm assists employers in preparing and updating employee handbooks, application forms, evaluation forms, contracts, confidentiality agreements, non-solicitation agreements, releases, and policies which govern the employment relationship.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

The firm also counsels employers with respect to:

Hiring, evaluation of employees, and procedures for disciplining and terminating employees
Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding employees
Recordkeeping and Employee Handbooks
Investigation of claimed harassment, discrimination, retaliation
Federal and California wage and hour requirements (exempt and non-exempt employees, prevailing wage, overtime, vacation, meal and rest periods, alternative workweek schedules, etc.)
Protection of confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets, and preventing unlawful utilization of such information by employees/former employees

Ms. Meyer brings a unique perspective and experience to her representation of employers, having represented both private employers and public employee associations.