Labor & Employment Law

AALRR’s experience representing California employers is second to none. We bring high-value, effective, and unparalleled expertise to the most complex labor and employment matters. 

Our expertise is built on the foundation of an extensive history successfully guiding our clients through the full spectrum of labor and employment issues from start to finish, including but not limited to:

• Discrimination and harassment claims based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, reasonable accommodation, national origin, pregnancy and veteran or military status
• Claims for unpaid wages, including failure to pay overtime, missed meal and rest breaks and inaccurate wage statements
• Class and representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act
• Wrongful termination, retaliation and hostile work environment claims
• Sexual harassment prevention training, investigations and claims
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and Cal/OSHA safety compliance and complaints
• Collective bargaining, labor negotiations, and grievance/arbitration proceedings
• Advice and labor strategy for employers with and without union-represented employees
• Unfair labor practice charge and representation election proceedings as well as court review of such proceedings
• Employment policies and arbitration agreements

AALRR labor and employment groups provide expertise in the following practice areas:

Advice, Counsel, and Training

Labor and employment issues can often be prevented. We provide the guidance employers need to navigate the ever-changing legal landscape and avoid costly litigation. We work closely with our clients to understand their business goals and develop strategic solutions for resolution.  AALRR clients benefit from our team’s up to the minute knowledge of relevant legal developments.

Litigation and Trials

We provide the strongest and most strategic defense available when litigation cannot or should not be avoided.  Our experienced trial lawyers with years’ of well-honed, time-tested trial skills are ready to defend you to ensure the best possible outcome.

Traditional Labor

AALRR’s renowned traditional labor team brings strategic and innovative solutions to the table that only decades of experience in representing clients can offer.  We recognize that labor issues can have impact beyond an immediate situation which impacts the direction an employer goes with its business operations. Our team brings unique experience in diverse industries with private and public employers large and small, past experience as in-house counsel, as well as past practice experience with the National Labor Relations Board and the Public Employment Relations Board. AALRR labor counsel work tirelessly to get the deal done and have extensive experience with collective bargaining, organizing campaigns and defending alleged unfair labor practices.