Meagan D. Bainbridge
Shareholder
Experience
Meagan Bainbridge is a Weintraub shareholder and member of the Labor & Employment and Litigation groups. She exclusively practices employment law and related litigation in state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies. Additionally, she provides advice and counsel to employers concerning their workplace policies, practices, and personnel decisions. Meagan regularly assists employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees, including on such matters as recruiting and hiring; employment agreements and compensation plans; protection of trade secrets; wage and hour laws; independent contractor status; performance standards and disciplinary actions; privacy; leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations; preventing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; preventing and responding to theft and embezzlement; reductions in force, terminations, and layoffs; and compliance with other state and federal employment laws. Meagan is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) provides impartial workplace investigations.
Meagan also regularly defends employers against employment claims for breach of contract, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, unfair business practices, violation of wage and hour laws, as well as numerous other tort and statutory employment law causes of action. She has extensive experience litigating class actions. Substantive areas of expertise include California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the California Labor Code.
Meagan has experience providing employment advice, counseling, training, and litigation defense to employers in the following industries:
- Agricultural and Post-Harvest Production
- Car Dealerships
- Manufacturing and Retail
- Medical Practices
- Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations
- Property Management Companies
- Professional Services Companies
- Restaurants
- Trucking Companies
Meagan is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AOWI) and is available to conduct independent workplace investigations for both public and private employers. She also regularly speaks on a wide range of employment-related topics and is available to conduct training on many workplace topics, including AB 1825 sexual harassment prevention training.
Prior to joining Weintraub in 2010, Meagan worked for a Sacramento-based boutique law firm specializing in all aspects of labor and employment law. Meagan also worked in the Washington DC office of a large worldwide law firm as a member of its litigation group after receiving her J.D. Meagan earned her J.D. from the American University, Washington College of Law, in 2005, where she was a member of the Journal of Gender, Social Policy, and the Law and acted as a student attorney in the school’s Civil Practice Clinic. Meagan earned her B.A. in Law and Society, with Distinction and Highest Honors, from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2001. Meagan enjoys cooking, running, reading, and spending time with her family in her free time.
Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI)
Member
American Cancer Society Partnership Council
Member
State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Sacramento Employer Advisory Council (SEAC)
Legal Affairs Chair
Association of Workplace Investigators (AOWI)
Member
Meritas, Sacramento
Member
Awards
Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2021 – Labor and Employment
Northern California Super Lawyers, Rising Star
2013, 2014, and 2015
The Training Institute for Workplace Investigations
Certificate Recipient, 2015
J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2005
B.A., with Distinction and Highest Honors, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2001
Weintraub Attorneys Present at The Generations Family Business Conference
On May 12 and 13, The Capital Region Family Business Center hosted the Generations Family Business Conference in Sacramento. On day two of the event, Weintraub attorneys Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy presented a case study relating to harassment or misconduct claims against family members in the workplace.
Webinar: 10 Ways The Pandemic Changed Employment Practices
On March 2, 2022, attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge from our Labor and Employment group hosted a webinar discussing the 10 most significant ways the pandemic impacted employment practices. They also provided good practices for employers to navigate these changes going forward.
Webinar: Employment Law Update 2022
On January 12, 2022, attorneys Lizbeth V. West, James Kachmar, Meagan D. Bainbridge, Brendan Begley, and Ryan Abernethy presented part two of a webinar discussing important legal developments from 2021 and reviewing a number of new laws and case law developments impacting employers in 2022.
Webinar: The Employment Life Cycle: EEO Compliance from Hiring to Firing
On September 1, 2021, Meagan Bainbridge and Katie Collins hosted an informative webinar covering the lifespan of the employment relationship. They discussed applicable laws and best practices to help business owners,
Webinar – Don’t Rush the Interactive Process: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts of Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA and FEHA
On June 2, 2021, Weintraub employment attorneys James Kachmar and Meagan Bainbridge presented an overview of the many accommodation laws that employers and HR professionals may have to address, such as who should be accommodated and how to engage in an interactive process to determine an appropriate accommodation,
Webinar: Every Employer’s Worst Nightmare: Class Action Wage & Hour and PAGA Claims – Learn How to Avoid Them
On April 14, 2021, Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge of Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group discussed the PAGA and class action cases that are trending, and provide practical guidance for employers to make adjustments to business practices and communications to reduce the risk of becoming a target.
Virtual Event – Dealing with Complex FMLA and ADA Issues: A Legal Guide
Identify Patterns of Abuse, Discover Pertinent Case Law, Mitigate Litigation Risks and More Join Meagan D. Bainbridge for this live webinar virtual event hosted by the National Business Institute (NBI) where FMLA and ADA issues will be discussed.
WEBINAR: Employment Law Update 2020/2021 – Part I & Part II
Summary of Program Our Labor & Employment Group presents our annual Employment Law Update where they discuss important legal developments from 2020 and review a number of new employment laws and relevant court cases impacting employers in 202 Program Highlights – Part 1 of 2 This part will focus on: Class Actions Independent Contractors Status Wage and Hour Obligations Specific to Non-Exempt Employees Wage and Hour Obligations Specific to Exempt Employees This seminar was presented and recorded on January 6,
Now Available! Weintraub Tobin’s 2021 Labor and Employment Virtual Seminar and Training Schedule
Weintraub Tobin’s 2021 Labor and Employment Virtual Seminar and Training schedule is now available. Click here for a copy of the schedule. If you have any questions on any of our seminars or would like to inquire on private,
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Start to Finish
Your Comprehensive Legal Guide to Everything ADA Join attorney Meagan D. Bainbridge on this live video webinar by NBI where she will discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act. Summary: Conflicting legal interpretations,
Webinar – Reasonably Approaching Reasonable Accommodations: Don’t Make it Harder Than it Already Is
Summary: Most employers know that employees may need to be accommodated from time to time for various reasons under California and/or Federal law. It is important for employers to understand these laws and comply with how the courts and various federal and state regulatory agencies interpret them,
Webinar: Employment Issues Upon Re-Entry to the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace landscape. While the anticipated re-opening of the economy is on the horizon, employers must be aware of a number of employment issues when employees begin to re-enter the workplace.
Webinar: Employing in the Age of COVID-19: What Employers Need To Know
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are facing extraordinary challenges. This webinar addresses the most common questions employers are currently asking, as they attempt to provide a safe and secure workplace, while maintaining compliance with California and federal law.
Employment Law 2019/2020 – A Year in Review; A Year Ahead (San Francisco)
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss legal developments from 2019 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2020.
Employment Law 2019/2020 – A Year in Review; A Year Ahead
Due to high demand, we have scheduled this second session to accommodate additional attendees. Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss legal developments from 2019 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2020.
Employment Law 2019/2020 – A Year in Review; A Year Ahead
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss legal developments from 2019 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2020.
Tips and Tools for Surviving the Employment Relationship
Summary of Program: The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is pleased to offer this informative seminar that will discuss applicable laws and best practices to help business owners,
FEI Development Session: The Do’s and Don’ts of an Effective Workplace Investigation
Join Weintraub Tobin on Thursday, August 15, 2019, as it hosts the Sacramento Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) for an important training and development session on The Do’s and Don’ts of an Effective Workplace Investigation.
Accommodating Employees: It’s Even More Complicated!
Most employers know that employees may need to be accommodated from time to time for various reasons. Often this is because of an employee’s disability or medical condition. It is important for employers to understand and comply with how the courts and various federal and state regulatory agencies define accommodations,
It’s Time to Investigate: The Importance of Effective Investigations
Join attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Workplace Investigations Unit (Lizbeth [“Beth”] West and Meagan Bainbridge) for a hands-on training where they will discuss the fundamentals of an effective workplace investigation. Examples of topics to be discussed include: The duty to investigate Selecting the right investigator The importance of clear investigative scope Conducting effective witness interviews Synthesizing facts and assessing credibility Recognizing and eliminating biases and moral judgments The components of a meaningful investigation report Who should attend: In-house HR Professionals In-house EEO Officers Attorneys Licensed Private Investigators Date &
2019 Employment Law Update in San Francisco
Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2018 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2019. Program Highlights: • New Federal and State Legislation and Court Cases • Developments in Harassment,
2019 Employment Law Update – Sacramento
Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2018 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2019. Program Highlights: • New Federal and State Legislation and Court Cases • Developments in Harassment,
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Optional Supervisor Best Practices and Legal Compliance Training
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations including things like: An overview of sexual harassment laws Examples of conduct that constitute sexual harassment Strategies to prevent harassment in the workplace Lawful supervisory responses to complaints of harassment in the workplace Training on prevention of “abusive conduct”
You Aren’t In Kansas Anymore, Dorothy: A Common Sense Method of Complying with California’s New Fair Pay Act
Summary of Program For decades the California Equal Pay Act has prohibited an employer from paying its employees less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work. On October 6,
2018 Employment Law Update (San Francisco)
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2017 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2018.
Are Your Exempt Employees Properly Classified? – It’s Not Just Based on Salary
Date: April 20, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Summary of Program With the ever increasing number of claims filed with the Department of Labor and California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime,
“Slaying the PAGA Dragon” – Wage and Hour Compliance for Non-Exempt Employees
Date: March 16, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Summary of Program Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Often employers are sued because of technical violations that occur simply because the employer is unaware of its legal obligations.
“From Hiring to Firing” – The Life Span of the Employment Relationship
Date: February 23, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Summary of Program The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is pleased to offer this informative seminar that will discuss applicable laws and best practices to help business owners,
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Summary of Program The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations including things like: An overview of sexual harassment laws Examples of conduct that constitute sexual harassment Lawful supervisory responses to complaints of harassment in the workplace Strategies to prevent harassment in the workplace Training on the prevention of “abusive conduct”
Sands Through the Hour Glass: Wage and Hour Update
Summary of Program Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Often employers are sued because of technical violations that occur simply because the employer is unaware of its legal obligations.
Even Keanu Can’t Figure It Out: The Leave Law Matrix
Summary of Program Administering leaves of absence and disability accommodations in California can be very challenging. California has a paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws and wage replacement benefits that interact with one another.
Guardians at the Gate: Properly Trained Managers are Your First Line of Defense
Summary of Program Most employers know that it is crucial to have well trained supervisors to help ensure that rank and file employees perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. However, many employers don’t realize how important it is that supervisors be trained to understand the many employment laws that govern the workplace.
Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Workplace Investigations Unit (Vida Thomas and Lizbeth West) for this one-day, in-depth training on conducting effective workplace investigations: The legal duty to investigate Selecting the right investigator Recognizing your own biases Conducting effective witness interviews Writing the investigation report Seminar Program 8:30 am –
Now Available! Weintraub Tobin’s 2016 Labor and Employment Seminar and Training Schedule
Weintraub Tobin’s 2016 Labor and Employment Seminar and Training schedule is now available. Click here for a copy of the schedule. If you have any questions on any of our seminars or would like to inquire on private,
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Summary of Program The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations including things like: An overview of sexual harassment laws Examples of conduct that constitute sexual harassment Lawful supervisory responses to complaints of harassment in the workplace Strategies to prevent harassment in the workplace Training on prevention of “abusive conduct”
Ramps, Dogs and Horses: Discrimination and Accommodation of Employees, Customers and Third-Parties
Summary of Program Most business owners know that customers and employees may need to be accommodated from time to time for various reasons. Often this is because of an employee’s disability,
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Documentation in the Workplace
Summary of Program The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is pleased to offer this very informative training session that will help business owners, human resource professionals, and managers to both comply with legal record keeping requirements and also prepare and maintain effective defensive documentation.
Tips and Traps When Hiring and Firing Employees
Summary of Program The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is pleased to offer this informative seminar that will discuss recent cases to help business owners, human resource professionals, and managers avoid liability and effectively hire employees as well as carry out disciplines and terminations.
Your Greatest Asset or Worst Liability: Your Employee Handbook (San Francisco Seminar)
Summary of Program Employee handbooks are essential for employers in today’s litigious environment. A carefully prepared, up-to-date, and customized handbook can be an employer’s biggest weapon against labor and employment litigation if properly used.
To Tweet or Not to Tweet? The Constantly Developing Landscape of Social Media in the Workplace
Summary of Program Companies and their employees widely use social media in their daily business activities. These networking sites are used by employees to communicate with one another as well as current and potential customers.
A Healthy Workplace is a Safe Workplace: Addressing Bullying, Threats and Violence
Federal and state OSHA laws protect California workers from unsafe working conditions. However, the federal and state statutes and regulations are complex and can be difficult to understand. This seminar is designed to remove some of the mystery from federal and state OSHA requirements and assist you in maintaining compliance.
“It Was Colonel Mustard in the Library” Workplace Investigations
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Workplace Investigations Unit (Beth West, Vida Thomas, and Meagan Bainbridge) as they discuss the fundamentals of an effective workplace investigation. Program Highlights The duty to investigate Determining who will do the investigation Recognizing your own biases Tips for conducting the investigation Preparation Conducting and documenting witness interviews Analyzing the evidence and making credibility determinations Writing the investigation report Seminar Program 9:00 a.m.
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Summary of Program: The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations,
Upcoming Webinar: Say It’s So, Doesn’t Make it So: Independent Contractor v. Employee Status
Summary of Program The risks involved in misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee have always been serious. A number of federal and state agencies regulate the proper classification of workers and have the authority to impose significant monetary and non-monetary sanctions against employers who get the classification wrong.
From A to Z, Alphabet Soup of Leave Laws (Newport Beach)
Summary of Program Administering leaves of absence and disability accommodations in California can be very challenging. California has a new paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws and wage replacement benefits that interact with one another.
From A to Z, The Alphabet Soup of Leave Laws (Sacramento)
Summary of Program Administering leaves of absence and disability accommodations in California can be very challenging. California has a new paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws and wage replacement benefits that interact with one another.
Well Trained Supervisors: Your First Line of Defense (Sacramento)
Summary of Program Most employers know that it is crucial to have well trained supervisors to help ensure that rank and file employees perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. However, many employers don’t realize how important it is that supervisors be trained to understand the many employment laws that govern the workplace.
Well Trained Supervisors: Your First Line of Defense (San Francisco)
Summary of Program Most employers know that it is crucial to have well trained supervisors to help ensure that rank and file employees perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. However, many employers don’t realize how important it is that supervisors be trained to understand the many employment laws that govern the workplace.
New Release: 2015 Labor & Employment Seminars & Training Schedule
Click here for 2015 Labor & Employment Seminars & Training Schedule. For more information on our Labor & Employment Seminars and Training, please contact Ramona Carrillo at [email protected]
Employment Law Update – 2014 A Year in Review | 2015 An Interesting Year Ahead (Newport Beach)
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2014 and review the complexities of a number of new laws facing employers in 2015.
Employment Law Update – 2014 A Year in Review | 2015 An Interesting Year Ahead (San Francisco)
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2014 and review the complexities of a number of new laws facing employers in 2015.
Employment Law Update – 2014 A Year in Review | 2015 An Interesting Year Ahead (Sacramento)
Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2014 and review the complexities of a number of new laws facing employers in 2015.
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Summary of Program The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. Program Highlights The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulation,
The World of Accommodations: Disabled Employees and Customers
Summary of Program Most business owners know that customers and employees may need to be accommodated from time to time for various reasons. Often this is beacuse of an employee’s disability,
Creating a Healthy Workplace: OSHA, IIPP and Workplace Violence
Download: OSHA Flyer.pdf Summary of Program Federal and state OSHA laws protect California workers from unsafe working conditions. However, the federal and state statutes and regulations are complex and can be difficult to understand.
Overtime or No Overtime: How to Properly Analyze the Exempt Status of Employees
Download: Flyer. Overtime or No Overtime. How to Properly Analyze the Exempt Status of Employees.PDF Summary of Program The ever increasing number of claims filed with the Department of Labor and California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime,
The Intricacies of Wage and Hour Laws for Non-Exempt Employees
Download: Flyer. Intricacies of Wage and Hour Laws for Non-Exempt Employees.PDF Summary of Program Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Often employers are sued because of technical violations that occur simply because the employer is unaware of its legal obligations.
Independent Contractor v. Employee – ”Saying It’s So, Doesn’t Make it So”
Download: Flyer – Independent Contractor v. Employee (1780262).PDF Summary of Webinar The risks involved in misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee have always been serious. A number of federal and state agencies regulate the proper classification of workers and have the authority to impose significant monetary and non-monetary sanctions against employers who get the classification wrong.
Know What to Do When The Government Comes Knocking
Download: Flyer – Know What to Do When The Government Comes Knocking(webinar only).pdf Know What to Do When The Government Comes Knocking: Responding to the EEOC, DFEH, EDD and Other Governmental Agencies Summary of Webinar There is no universal way to prepare for a governmental audit,
To Tweet or Not to Tweet? The Risks of Social Media in the Workplace
Download: Flyer. To Tweet or Not to Tweet The Risks of Social Media in The Workplace (1752935).PDF Summary of Program Companies and their employees are now widely using social media in their daily business activities.
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Download: Flyer – Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (1747805).PDF Summary of Program The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years.
Think You’re Up On The Current Laws? April Fools
Download: Flyer – Employment Law Update (Orange County) (1740809).PDF Summary of ProgramJoin the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2013 and review the complexities of a number of new laws facing employers in 2014.
Upcoming Seminar: The Complex Web of Federal, State and Local Leaves of Absence Laws
Download: Flyer – Complex Web of Federal, State and Local Leaves of Absence Laws (1739109).PDF Summary of Program Employers continue to grapple with this very difficult area of employment law. It is not enough to focus on just one law when an employee is unable to work or is absent from the workplace due to some medical condition or injury suffered by the employee or his or her family member.
Upcoming Seminar: The Ins and Outs of Preparing the Right Employee Handbook for Your Business
Download: Flyer. The Ins and Outs of Preparing the Right Employee Handbook for Your Business (1731032).PDF Summary of Program Employee policy handbooks are essential for employers in today’s litigious environment. While preparing the handbook and consistently enforcing the policies contained therein may take time and money,
Upcoming Seminar: Untrained Managers and Supervisors – What They Need to Know
Download: Flyer – Your Greatest Liability. Untrained Managers and Supervisors – (1722646).PDF Summary of Program Most employers know that it is crucial to have well trained supervisors to help ensure that rank and file employees perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.
We Invite You To Attend: Employment Law Update
Download: Flyer Employment Law Update 2013-2014 (1707561).pdf Join Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2013 and review the complexities of a number of new laws facing employers in 2014.
Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Download: Flyer Mandatory AB 1825 Training (1690053).pdf Summary of Program: The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years.
Upcoming Seminar: Avoiding Retaliation, Whistleblowing and Wrongful Termination Claims
Download: 1686745 (2).pdf Summary of Program: Exposure to retaliation claims in the workplace today is like exposure to second-hand smoke in the workplace in the 1960s – it’s everywhere but few people understand the danger.
Upcoming Seminar: Overtime or No Overtime: How to Properly Analyze the Exempt Status of Employees
Download: Flyer – Overtime or No Overtime How to Properly Analyze (1656900).pdf Summary of ProgramThe ever increasing number of claims filed with the Department of Labor and California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime,
Upcoming Seminar: The Intricacies of Wage and Hour Laws for Non-Exempt Employees
Summary of Program Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Often employers are sued because of technical violations that occur simply because the employer is unaware of its legal obligations.
L&E Webinar: OSHA Compliance: A Healthy and Safe Work Environment
Download: Flyer – OSHA Compliance. A Healthy and Safe Work Environment (1643744).PDF Summary of Program Federal and state OSHA laws protect California workers from unsafe working conditions. However, the federal and state statutes and regulations are complex and can be difficult to understand.
Upcoming Sacramento Seminar: Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Download: AB 1825 Brochure.pdf Summary of Program The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employersprovide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations,
Upcoming Sacramento Seminar: The Complex Web of Federal, State and Local Leaves of Absence Laws
Download: April Webinar.pdf Summary of ProgramEmployers continue to grapple with this very difficult area of employment law. It is not enough to focus on just one law when an employee is unable to work or is absent from the workplace due to some medical condition or injury suffered by the employee or his or her family member.
Upcoming Seminar: The Complex Web of Federal, State and Local Leaves of Absence Laws
Download: Flyer – Complex Web of Federal State and Local Leave Laws (1600508).pdf Summary of Program Employers continue to grapple with this very difficult area of employment law. It is not enough to focus on just one law when an employee is unable to work or is absent from the workplace due to some medical condition or injury suffered by the employee or his or her family member.
2013 Schedule of Labor and Employment Law Seminars
Download: 2013 List of L E Seminars-Training (1577243).PDF The employment group at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is pleased to announce its updated schedule of informative seminars for 2013. Click on the link above to download the schedule.
TRAINING: Mandatory AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention
Download: Sexual Harassment Prevention.pdf Summary of Program The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations,
SEMINAR: Retaliation, Whistleblowing and Wrongful Termination Claims All Employers Should Avoid
Download: Retaliation and Whistleblowing.pdf Summary of Program: Exposure to retaliation claims in the workplace today is like exposure to second-hand smoke in the workplace in the 1960s – it’s everywhere but few people understand the danger.
Upcoming Seminar: The Ever Expanding Definition of “Protected Class” in Discrimination Claims
Download: Protected Class.pdf Summary of Program When California passed the Fair Employment Practices Act in 1959, it prohibited employment discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin and ancestry.
Upcoming Seminar – SF Edition: Developments in Wage and Hour Laws – the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Program Summary: Join the Employment Law Group of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin for an informative training session that will help employers and HR professionals gain a more thorough understanding of various wage and hour laws that often create liability when an employer gets them wrong.
Upcoming Seminar: Developments in Wage and Hour Laws – the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Program Summary: Join the Employment Law Group of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin for an informative training session that will help employers and HR professionals gain a more thorough understanding of various wage and hour laws that often create liability when an employer gets them wrong.
2012 Schedule of Labor and Employment Law Seminars
Download: 2012 List of Seminars.pdf The employment group at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin and Tobin is pleased to announce its updated schedule of informative seminars for 2012. Click on the link above to download the schedule.
Upcoming Seminar: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Summary of Program: The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations,
Seminar: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors
Summary of Program: The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years. The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations,
Upcoming Seminar: OSHA Compliance – Safety and Prevention of Workplace Violence
Download: Seminar Brochure – April 21, 2011.pdf Summary of Program: Federal and state OSHA laws protect California workers from unsafe working conditions. However, the federal and state statutes and regulations are complex and can be difficult to understand.
Attorney Meagan Bainbridge Obtains Certificate From the Association of Workplace Investigators
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that attorney Meagan D. Bainbridge has earned a certificate in workplace investigations from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI). Obtaining this certificate means that Meagan has passed the rigorous exam and demonstrated success at achieving the core knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform impartial workplace investigations.
Weintraub Employment Group Launches “California Employment News” Video Series
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce the launch of California Employment News, a series of short, informational videos designed to keep California employers up-to-date on legal developments in employment law. In California Employment News,
Weintraub Attorney Meagan Bainbridge Selected for Leadership Sacramento Class of 2022
Weintraub Tobin congratulates attorney Meagan Bainbridge for being selected to participate in the Leadership Sacramento Class of 2022. Meagan is a Weintraub shareholder and member of the Labor & Employment and Litigation groups.
26 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2021
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been recognized as 2021 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine, including 8 attorneys recognized in multiple practices. Voting for Top Lawyers was managed by Professional Research Services and was open to all licensed attorneys in Sacramento.
Weintraub Tobin Elevates Four Attorneys to Shareholder
Sacramento, CA (January 1, 2021) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that Meagan D. Bainbridge, Jessica R. Corpuz, Josh H. Escovedo, and Daniel C.
COVID-19: Resources for California Employers (Updated 4/3/20)
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing employers to make unprecedented decisions about their workplace. In an effort to help employers as they make the difficult decisions they are currently facing, we have gathered guidance released by many of the federal and state agencies specifically related to COVID-19.
Untangling the Complex Web of Leaves and Absences: FMLA/CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA, PFL, and Workers’ Compensation
Summary of Program Administering leaves of absence and disability accommodations in California can be very challenging. California has a paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws and wage replacement benefits that interact with one another.
Neutral Services: We Help You Connect the Pieces
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin can help you avoid expensive and protracted litigation. We specialize in: Training supervisors on various workplace issues, including preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation;
Neutral Services: Workplace Investigations
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin specialize in conducting independent investigations into complaints of misconduct in the workplace. At Weintraub Tobin, we take pride in the top-notch investigations conducted by our experienced group of attorney-investigators.
Neutral Services: Training
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin specialize in training supervisors on various workplace issues, including preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; workplace health and safety; and managing leave laws. For more information,
2018 Employment Law Landscape Update
UPDATE: In-person registration full for both the January 9 and 10 sessions being held in Sacramento. Webinar registration is still available. To register for the webinar, please RSVP to [email protected] Seminar Program: 9:00 a.m.
Weintraub Tobin’s L&E Blog recognized as “Top 10 HR Blogs for Practical Advice in 2018” By PerformYard
Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Law Blog has been recognized in PerformYard‘s “Top 10 HR Blogs for Practical Advice in 2018”. The L&E blog “provides an incredible service for HR professionals,
Save The Date: Weintraub Tobin’s Employment Law Update
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 | Sacramento, CA (Session 1) Wednesday, January 10, 2018 | Sacramento, CA (Session 2) Wednesday, January 10, 2018 | San Francisco, CA Additional information and details for each session will be available December 8,
Neutral Services: Mediation
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin specialize in Mediating employment disputes both pre and post litigation. Employment disputes are some of the most contentious and aggressively litigated cases in federal and state courts.
Neutral Services: We Help You Connect The Pieces
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin can help you avoid expensive and protracted litigation. We specialize in: Training supervisors on various workplace issues, including preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation;
Now Available! Weintraub Tobin’s 2016 Labor and Employment Seminar and Training Schedule
Weintraub Tobin’s 2016 Labor and Employment Seminar and Training schedule is now available. Click here for a copy of the schedule. If you have any questions on any of our seminars or would like to inquire on private,
37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2015, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Eight Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Lizbeth West Co-authors “California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers”
Co-authored by Lizbeth West, Published by LexisNexis Book Highlights: How to navigate the complex issues surrounding family leave, military leave, worker’s compensation and personal time. Insightful analysis of the key employment features to keep in mind when dealing with leave law in California.
Weintraub Tobin Raises Money for American Heart Association
Heart Walk Logo For a third year in a row, Weintraub Tobin is working to raise funds for cardiovascular diseases and stroke by partaking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday,
Seven Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Included in the Top 25 List by Super Lawyers
Download: Super Lawyers 2013.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 8, 2013 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm congratulates seven attorneys on being named as one of the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers of 2013.
Weintraub Tobin Sponsors Sacramento Employer Advisory Council
Weintraub Tobin is a proud sponsor of the Sacramento Employer Advisory Council (SEAC), a nonprofit organization that helps educate employers about relevant employment issues and related legal concerns. SEAC partners with the Employee Development Department (EDD) to increase cooperation and communication between EDD and the private sector.
Gary Bradus Named as One of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers in 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 25, 2012 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm, congratulates Gary Bradus on being named as one of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers of 2012.
It’s Official – Weintraub Merges with San Francisco Firm Tobin & Tobin
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation and Tobin & Tobin, a professional corporation, jointly announce the merger of their business law and litigation firms. The combined firm will be named Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin &
Weintraub’s L&E Law Blog is in the Top 25
By: Chuck Post labor-employment-law-topblog-220x180_jpg-550×0 Over the last year, Weintraub Genshlea Chediak has tripled the size of its employment law department. In addition to enhancing the services we can provide to our clients,
California Employment News: How to Draft Employee Disciplinary Records to Protect Your Business
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Meagan Bainbridge discuss the importance of keeping detailed disciplinary records for all employees and explain what type of documents should be included.
California Employment News: How to Comply With and Use Employee Record Requests to Your Advantage
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Meagan Bainbridge discuss steps that employers can take to comply with employee records requests, while also mitigating the risk of potential workplace violation claims.
California Employment News: The Erosion of Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Meagan Bainbridge discuss the erosion of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements, and what employers can do about it. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel,
California Employment News – PAGA: The Four-Letter Word of Employment Law
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Meagan Bainbridge discuss recent developments relating to the labor code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and steps that employers can take to mitigate the risk of PAGA exposure.
California Employment News: Best Practices for Employers to Start The New Year
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce the launch of California Employment News, a series of short, informational videos designed to keep California employers up-to-date on legal developments in employment law. In this inaugural episode,
Legislative Update: Cal/OSHA’s Citation Authority Expanded
On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 606, which creates two new categories of Cal/OSHA violations: “enterprise-wide” violations and “egregious” violations. The new law expands Cal/OSHA’s citation authority and could have the effect of greatly increasing the fines employers (especially those large employers with multiple worksites) might be subject to.
Legislative Update: Parents-in-Law Now Covered under the CFRA
As many will recall, the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) was significantly expanded last year. The CFRA requires most employers grant eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected time off.
Legislative Update: Intentional Wage Theft Could Result in Criminal Liability
On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 1003 into law. AB 1003 adds a new type of grand theft to Penal Code section 487m for an employer’s intentional theft of wages in an amount greater than $950 (from any one employee),
Legislative Update: Don’t Toss those Personnel Records Just Yet
It’s October, and that means the 2020-2021 California legislative session has officially ended, and Governor Newsom has signed many new bills into law. As always, several of these new laws affect employers across the state.
To Mask, or Not to Mask? That (at Least in the Employment Context) Is Still a Question
As California races towards reopening, employers are receiving (often conflicting) guidance on reopening procedures, especially with respect to when a mask is required for vaccinated individuals. In welcome news, it appears the various state agencies are moving towards more uniform policies,
Now Available! Weintraub Tobin’s 2021 Labor and Employment Virtual Seminar and Training Schedule
Weintraub Tobin’s 2021 Labor and Employment Virtual Seminar and Training schedule is now available. Click here for a copy of the schedule. If you have any questions on any of our seminars or would like to inquire on private,
New (and Stricter) COVID-19 Rules Implemented By Cal/OSHA – Employers Should Act Now
On November 30, 2020, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (“Cal/OSHA”) Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulation went into effect. The regulations apply to all employers, employees, and to all places of employment with three exceptions: (1) workplaces where there is only one employee who does not have contact with other people;
DFEH Updates “Ban the Box” Regulations and Provides FAQ
Since its implementation on January 1, 2018, The Fair Chance Act has been a source of questions for California employers. Also referred to as “banning the box,” Government Code section 12952 makes it illegal for most employers in California to ask about the criminal record of job applicants before making a conditional job offer.
California Issues New Reopening Guidance
On August 28, 2020, California introduced the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, also known as “California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe.” This new Blueprint was devised to aid California residents as the state reopens in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOL Issues Guidance on FFCRA as Schools Reopen
On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published three new “Return to School” FAQs providing guidance for employers and employees as schools reopen across the country. Specifically, the DOL clarified when employees may be eligible for leave under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
More On The FFCRA: Payroll Tax Credits And Period Of Non-Enforcement
As we told you on March 22, 2020, the Department of Treasury (DOT), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Department of Labor (DOL) announced plans to provide some relief for small and midsize employers in light of the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
COVID-19: Resources for California Employers (Updated 4/3/20)
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing employers to make unprecedented decisions about their workplace. In an effort to help employers as they make the difficult decisions they are currently facing, we have gathered guidance released by many of the federal and state agencies specifically related to COVID-19.
IRS to Provide Tax Relief to Some Employers in Light of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 20, 2020, the Department of Treasury, IRS, and Department of Labor announced plans to provide some relief for small and midsize employers in light of the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
NLRB Provides Guidance Regarding Permissible Policies – Are Your Policies Compliant?
Back in December, Beth West informed our readers that the NLRB had issued new (and more realistic) guidelines for evaluating whether employment policies and rules violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).
Do You Own a Hotel? – New Regulations Going Into Effect
In January, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (OSHSB) adopted new regulations intended to prevent and reduce workplace injuries suffered by housekeepers in the hotel and hospitality industry. The new regulations, which go into effect on July 1st,
New California Regulations on National Origin Going Into Effect
As any reader of our blog knows, California employers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of national origin (among other classifications). The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (“FEHC”) recently issued new regulations,
Neutral Services: We Help You Connect the Pieces
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin can help you avoid expensive and protracted litigation. We specialize in: Training supervisors on various workplace issues, including preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation;
DLSE Issues New Guidance on Rest Breaks – Is Your Handbook Up to Date?
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) recently issued updated guidance regarding rest breaks that reverses its previous position, which permitted employers to require that employees stay on work premises during their rest periods.
Employers May Not Have To Share Tips With Employees
Introduction Imagine this scenario – you have hired a catering company to cater an event for you. The company performs its obligations, providing both the food and catering staff to ensure your attendees are well fed and taken care of.
Federal Court Prohibits Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Introduction For the first time, a federal appellate court has determined that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a form of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”).
Neutral Services: Mediation
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin specialize in Mediating employment disputes both pre and post litigation. Employment disputes are some of the most contentious and aggressively litigated cases in federal and state courts.
Increases To New York Minimum Wage And Salary Thresholds
While the Department of Labor may have stayed any national increases to the minimum exemption salary thresholds for the time being, New York employers have not been granted the same reprieve.
New DOL Overtime Rules And The Fluctuating Workweek
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few months, you are undoubtedly aware that December 1, 2016 marks the day that the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new overtime rules become effective.
Nevada Employers: Your Non-Compete May Be Invalid
By: Melissa M. Whitehead The Nevada Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that should have all Nevada employers asking an attorney to review the non-compete clauses they require their employees to sign.
Non-Competes May Be Assigned To Successor Employers
It is a situation that arises often. Company A sells its assets to Company B. After the sale, some employees stay with Company B, and others leave. What happens to the agreements the departing employees signed with Company A?
Neutral Services: We Help You Connect The Pieces
The Labor & Employment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin can help you avoid expensive and protracted litigation. We specialize in: Training supervisors on various workplace issues, including preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation;
What to Do When Your Employee is Accused of Domestic Violence
By Meagan Bainbridge Unless you have been living under a rock the last few months, you have undoubtedly heard about the incident that took place between Ray Rice and his fiancée in an Atlantic City elevator,
New Statutes and Regulations for California Employers to Look Out for in 2014
By Meagan Bainbridge As has become a pattern each year, there are a number of new laws enacted in 2013 that will undoubtedly affect California employers in 2014. The attached is a brief description of the major new legislation and regulations that employers should look out for.
Government Agencies Joining Together to Attack Misclassified Independent Contractors
Just this week, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they are joining together to prevent employers from misclassifying employees as independent contractors. On September 19,
The California Court of Appeals Limits the Remedies for Undocumented Workers
The Third Appellate District for the California Court of Appeals recently issued a decision that provides hope for those employers who unknowingly hire undocumented workers throughout California. In Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co.,
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