Labor & Employment Law
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With more than four decades of practical experience and a client-focused approach, our attorneys provide competent legal counsel and personal attention to the facts of your case. As workplace demands increase and the California legal landscape becomes more complex, our firm continues to advance the rights of employees in labor-management disputes. |
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Public Sector Labor & Employment Law:
Protecting the rights of government employees
We recognize that public sector employees and their unions are legally subject to unique rights, responsibilities, and obligations. Our attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of the specialized laws governing state workers.
Whether you take your case to trial or are subject to interest arbitration, our attorneys have the skills and experience to negotiate successfully with government boards and agencies. Over the course of our practice, we have represented police officers and firefighters on district, appellate, and federal levels. Our practice encompasses all aspects of the public sector labor-management relationship, including:
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Public sector employment
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Public sector labor relations
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Private Sector Labor & Employment Law:
Representing labor in labor-management disputes
In an economy facing increasing global pressure to cut costs, labor organizations and their members need an experienced legal team on their side. Employers driven by the bottom-line will not hesitate to reduce employee benefits to bolster profits and market value. At Davis & Reno, we protect your rights and future interests in labor-management disputes.
Our attorneys leverage more than 40 years of experience to represent clients throughout the private sector—from construction workers to healthcare professionals. We facilitate discussion at the negotiation table. And if negotiation fails, we will aggressively represent you in court.
Speak to our attorneys for assistance with:
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Private Sector Employment Law
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Private Sector Labor Law
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Civil Litigation:
Taking action when your rights are at risk
If you have you been wrongfully fired from a job, harassed by a manager, or discriminated against because of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religious, sexual orientation, or pregnancy, state and federal laws protect your rights. Our attorneys help you assert and enforce your rights:
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Class Action Lawsuits:
Protecting your legal rights against wrongful actions
When you and your co-workers experience similar problems at work and these problems stem from your employer’s illegal actions, our attorneys can assist you with receiving compensation through a class action lawsuit. By taking action together, you and your co-workers can improve your working conditions while earning compensation for the problems you have experienced.
Contact our attorneys for assistance with:
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Civil rights violations
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Wage and hour violations
Personal injury
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Employee Representation:
Putting your legal rights to work for you
As an employee, you have the right to make use of your employment rights and benefits as you see fit—without the threat of retaliation, harassment, or discrimination. Our attorneys protect you from hostile work environments and put your legal rights to work for you.
We represent employees in litigation and arbitration related to:
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Wage and hour law cases
Protecting the rights of non-exempt employees
To non-exempt and hourly workers, every minute counts in terms of how much you get paid. Employers are obligated, by law, to monitor meal and rest periods in order to deduct money from your paycheck. Conversely, overtime pay is also strictly regulated by state and federal laws.
Simply being salaried is not enough to constitute exemption from California wage hour laws. Your employer needs to prove that you are 'primarily engaged' in exempt duties and use 'independent discretion and judgment' in more than half of your daily responsibilities. Wage hour law exemptions are classified as Executive, Administrative, and Professional in California. Misclassification of salaried employees is a sound basis for a class action lawsuit.
Our attorneys represent clients in wage-hour law litigation related to:
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Employment discrimination
It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you based on age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing investigates discrimination claims and hate crimes. Our attorneys help you gather the evidence you need to prove discrimination during:
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Call (800) 643-1900 or email us using the online contact form to schedule a case evaluation.
Serving labor organizations and their members throughout
northern and central California, including San Francisco and the Bay Area
