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Lizbeth (Beth) V. West

Shareholder

Sacramento

916.558.6082

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Practice Areas

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • California
  • Washington

COURT ADMISSIONS

All state courts and all federal district courts in California

All state courts in Washington

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

education

J.D., with great distinction, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1999, Order of the Coif

B.S., summa cum laude, California State University, Sacramento, 1994

Certificate in Employment Mediation, Cornell University’s ILR School, 2016

Certificate in Workplace Investigations, AWI 2017

Experience

Beth is a shareholder in the Firm’s Labor & Employment practice group.

Employment Counseling and Training
Beth has years of experience assisting employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees. Her practice focuses on counseling and training business owners, HR professionals, and managers regarding:

  • 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 rights
  • Leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations
  • Preventing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Preventing and responding to theft and embezzlement
  • Reductions in force, terminations, and layoffs
  • Compliance with other state and federal employment laws
  • Employment law due diligence – mergers and acquisitions
  • Sexual harassment prevention training, legally managing training, and other best-practices training

Employment Mediation
Based on her many years of experience as an employment attorney and her specialized training and certification from Cornell University’s ILR School in employment mediation, Beth provides trusted and effective mediation services exclusively in the area of employment disputes. She can assist parties in resolving virtually every type of employment dispute – either pre or post-litigation.

Workplace Investigations
Beth is a charter and sustaining member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) and has passed the rigorous test to obtain a certificate in workplace investigations from AWI. She conducts independent and neutral workplace investigations for both public and private employers.

Employment Defense
Beth has years of experience representing employers in governmental audits and investigations and defending them in various forms of employment-related litigation in state and federal court, as well as before administrative tribunals.

  • DOL, EEOC, CRD, DLSE, EDD, CalOSHA, and OFCCP audits, investigations, and appeals
  • Wage and hour claims
  • Harassment, discrimination, retaliation claims
  • Failure to reasonably accommodate claims
  • FMLA/CFRA interference and retaliation claims
  • Breach of contract claims
  • Whistleblowing and wrongful termination claims

Publications & Teaching Experience
Beth is active in supporting the education of employers and attorneys in the field of employment law.

  • Contributing editor to Chapter 10 (“Harassment”) and Chapter 12 (“Leaves of Absence”) of The Rutter Group’s “California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation.”
  • Former author of the Lexis Nexis/Matthew Bender Treatise entitled, “California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers.”
  • A regular writer for Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Law Blog
  • Instructor for UOP, McGeorge School of Law’s CLE course – “Elimination of Bias in the Practice of Law.”
  • A regular speaker and trainer on employment law issues for various organizations in California
  • Former adjunct professor of law at UOP, McGeorge School of Law

Community Involvement and Interests

  • Hope Cooperative, Sacramento, Immediate Past President, Board of Directors
  • Habitat for Humanity Global Village – Mekong Big Build in Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2013; Amarente Build in Portugal 2017; Argentina Build 2019.
  • Sacramento Advocates for Girl Empowerment (SAGE) – outreach organization for underprivileged children
  • Weintraub Tobin’s “Champions for Adoption” Team with Sierra Adoption Services (now Sierra Forever Families) to raise money to place foster children in loving adoptive homes
  • Special Spaces volunteer – bedroom buildouts and makeovers for terminally or chronically ill children
  • Former Yolo County Community Services Action Board Member
  • In her free time, Beth enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends

Industry Experience

  • Agricultural and Post-Harvest Production
  • Banking
  • Car Dealerships
  • Entertainment and New Media
  • High Tech and Solar Companies
  • Manufacturing and Retail
  • Medical Practices
  • Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations
  • Property Management Companies
  • Property Owner Associations
  • Professional Services Companies
  • Restaurants

State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section

State Bar of Washington, Labor and Employment Law Section

Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow

Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) – Charter and Sustaining Member; Advocacy Committee Member

Meritas, Sacramento
Member

Hope Cooperative
Board Member (2019-2024, Immediate Past President)

Awards

The Best Lawyers in America®, 2025-2026 (Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment)

Sacramento Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award, Class of 2023

Northern California Super Lawyers, 2009, 2010, 2012-2025

Top 100: Northern California Super Lawyers, 2015 – 2019, 2024

Top 50: Women Northern California Super Lawyers, 2014 – 2020, 2022, 2024

Top 25: Sacramento Super Lawyers, 2013, 2015 – 2023

Sactown Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2015-2024 – Employment and Labor

Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2014, 2016 – 2019

Lizbeth “Beth” West to Present “The Leap That Changed Everything: Stories of Women Who Turned Doubt Into Direction”

On Tuesday, May 5th, Weintraub shareholder Lizbeth “Beth” West will present “The Leap That Changed Everything: Stories of Women Who Turned Doubt Into Direction” at the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 Sacramento Women’s Conference. Beth will be joined by Dr. Christina Bilyeu from the Kaiser Permanente Greater Sacramento Valley Psychiatry Residency,…

  • When: May 5, 2026 12:30 pm PDT – 01:15 pm PDT
  • Where: 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Workplace Complaints: Steps to Insure an Impartial and Defensible Investigation

Weintraub Tobin employment attorneys and AWI-trained investigators, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge, hosted an engaging and interactive seminar where they discussed an employer’s obligation to conduct an impartial investigation into complaints of workplace misconduct. Beth and Meagan walked attendees through a hypothetical investigation, where a “Star” employee has just…

  • When: May 21, 2025
  • Where: Weintraub Tobin, 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

Lizbeth (Beth) West to Speak at 6th Annual SHRM HR Summit

On October 18th, 2022, the Northstate SHRM will host its annual HR Summit, which aims to bring together human resource professionals, office managers, and business owners. This event will cover the best practices for HR professionals in the new work landscape formed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Weintraub shareholder Lizbeth (Beth)…

  • When: Oct 18, 2022
  • Where: 4125 Riverside Place Anderson, CA 96007 United States

Webinar: An In-Depth Look at Attorney-Client Privilege

On Tuesday, June 14, The Litigation Section of the Barristers will present a webinar that aims to provide an in-depth look at attorney-client privilege in employment, white collar, and commercial litigation. Weintraub shareholder Lizbeth (Beth) V. West will speak at the event, alongside Aviva Gilbert of Farella Braun + Martel…

  • When: Jun 14, 2022
  • Where: Webinar

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…

  • When: May 13, 2022
  • Where: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

Webinar: Avoiding the Bully Pulpit – Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive Workplace Free of Bullying and Intimidation

Federal and state OSHA laws require California employers to prevent and respond to violence in the workplace.  Federal and state EEO laws require California employers to prevent and respond to harassment and discrimination in the workplace.  But what about bullying?  What is it? Are employers responsible for preventing it? Is…

  • When: Oct 6, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

Webinar: They Manage Your Workforce and They Can Get You Sued: The Importance of Training Managers and Supervisors to Comply with Employment Law

A supervisor’s action (or inaction) is often what results in liability for an employer. Not because the supervisor necessarily intends to expose an employer to legal liability but merely because the supervisor hasn’t been trained regarding the employer’s legal obligations in relation to its employees. Employers are encouraged to train…

  • When: Aug 4, 2021

Webinar – The Leave Law Matrix Continues to Expand: Understanding Federal, State, and Local Leave Laws and How They Overlap and/or Differ

On May 5, 2021, Weintraub employment attorneys Lizbeth (“Beth”) West and Lukas Clary discussed the complex statutory and regulatory scheme of leave laws under federal and state law. They provided an overview of the laws, explained who is eligible and under what circumstances, and highlighted the particular rights and obligations…

  • When: May 5, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

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 2021 Program Highlights – Part 1 of 2 This part will focus on:…

  • When: Jan 6, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

WEBINAR: Get Ready for 2021 – An Overview of New California Legislation

Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, Shauna Correia, Lukas Clary, and Ryan Abernethy of Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group provided an overview of California legislation that employers must be aware of as they go into 2021. This seminar was presented and recorded on December 9, 2020. A recording of this webinar can…

  • When: Dec 9, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

Webinar: Understanding & Navigating the Ever-Expanding Web of Leave Laws

Summary of Program On September 17, 2020 Weintraub attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Ryan Abernethy provided an overview of various leave laws. Administering leaves of absence in California can be very challenging.   California has a paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws, reasonable accommodation laws, and wage…

  • When: Sep 17, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

Weintraub Tobin Hosts Firm-Wide Mock Trial

Weintraub Tobin hosted its internal mock trial on June 27, 2025. Designed to help associates refine their courtroom skills while under the expert supervision of more senior attorneys, the mock trial included key elements of real litigation. Over 30 participants joined from across all offices and ranks, including shareholders, associates,…

34 Weintraub Attorneys Named to Sactown Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2024

Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 34 of its attorneys have been selected to the inaugural Sactown Magazine Top Lawyers 2024 list. Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin are recognized in over a dozen practice areas on this year’s list, including Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Business Litigation, and Estate Planning…

“California Employment News” Hits 50th Episode Milestone

California Employment News, a video and podcast series hosted by the Labor & Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin, released its 50th episode on March 19, 2024. Launched in 2022, California Employment News provides short, informational videos and podcasts that are designed to keep California employers up-to-date on legal developments in…

Lizbeth West Named President of Hope Cooperative Board of Directors

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that attorney Lizbeth “Beth” West has been elected President of the Board of Directors for TLCS, Inc. dba Hope Cooperative. Hope Cooperative is a 40-year-old Sacramento-based non-profit public benefit corporation whose mission is to transform the lives of those living with behavioral health challenges,…

35 Weintraub Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Firm Retains Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 38 of its attorneys have been included on the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California.  In addition, 4 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 16 percent…

33 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Retain Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California.  In addition, 5 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 20 percent of…

14 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best of the Bar 2019

SACRAMENTO, California  – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its 14 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2019. Attorneys selected to the 2019 Best of the Bar list include Gary L. Bradus, Kay U. Brooks ,Dale C. Campbell,  Christopher Chediak, Janet Z. Chediak, Jim Clarke,Edward J.…

Lizbeth West Joins Hope Cooperative Board of Directors

Weintraub is pleased to announce that Lizbeth “Beth” V. West has joined the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization Hope Cooperative. Hope Cooperative (formerly TLCS), provides mental health and supportive housing services for Sacramento County residents with mental health challenges, many of them homeless.  The organization owns or operates…

37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2018, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Five Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2018 Southern California…

Attorney Beth West Testifies Before the California Legislature

Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Beth West, shared her expertise and testified before the California Legislature’s Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on February 15, 2018. The hearing focused on the legal issues surrounding sexual harassment and Ms. West’s testimony identified challenges employers face in having effective anti-harassment programs in place,…

Neutral Services: We Help You Connect the Pieces


The Labor & Employment Law Blog

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; workplace health and safety; and managing leave laws.Conducting independent investigations into complaints of misconduct in the workplace.Mediating employment disputes…

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.  Our attorneys have conducted hundreds of investigations for private companies, for-profit companies, non-profit…

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, please visit our Trainings page here

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 rcarrillo@weintraub.com. Seminar Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Seminar Summary of Program Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and…

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, 2017. Please note that the Sacramento seminars will be limited to 50-in person attendees. To reserve your space at one of…

We are pleased to announce the publication of the fifth edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, and published by Matthew Bender/LexisNexis

Book Highlights: A summary of the law and tips on how to navigate the complex issues surrounding family leave, military leave, pregnancy disability leave, and other statutory leaves, as well as workers compensation and reasonable accommodation absences.Insightful analysis of the key employment features to keep in mind when administering and…

36 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2017, on which 36 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Six Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2017 Southern California…

Neutral Services: Mediation


The Labor & Employment Law Blog

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. The employee is adamant that the employer treated him or her unjustly and violated the…

Fourth Edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth (“Beth”) V. West

Fourth Edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth (“Beth”) V. West, and published by Matthew Bender (LexisNexis), now available. Book Highlights: A full explanation of federal and state leave laws.Tips on how to navigate the complex issues surrounding family leave, disability accommodation…

18 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2016

SACRAMENTO, California – July 25, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 18 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyer List. David C. Adams | Business/Corporate, Mergers & AcquisitionsBrendan Begley | AppellateTaylor W.Bentley | Securities & Corporate FinanceGary L. Bradus | Banking & Financial Service, Business/CorporateKay U.…

Neutral Services: We Help You Connect The Pieces


The Labor & Employment Law Blog

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; workplace health and safety; and managing leave laws.Conducting independent investigations into complaints of misconduct in the workplace.Mediating employment disputes…

33 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2016, on which 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Three Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2016 Southern California and San Diego Super…

Third Edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth West

Third Edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth West, and published by Matthew Bender (LexisNexis), now available. Book Highlights: Key revisions to California’s CFRA regulations explained.A summary of the requirements under California’s new mandatory sick leave law.How to navigate the complex…

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. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2015 Southern California and San Diego…

Shareholder Lizbeth (“Beth”) West Quoted in LXBN Article

Shareholder, Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, and her recent blog post was quoted in the LXBN article “The Supreme Court’s Abercrombie Decision: Unsurprising, a Little Unclear” which discussed the long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court ruling in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch in which the high court finally answered the question regarding when an employer must…

Local Attorney Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

By Bea Karnes (Patch Staff) A Sacramento attorney has been chosen for membership in an exclusive trial lawyer honorary society limited to 4,000 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Lizbeth (“Beth”) West of Weintraub Tobin has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of…

Lizbeth West Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

SACRAMENTO (March 4, 2015) – Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Shareholder Lizbeth (“Beth”) West has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is an exclusive trial lawyer honorary society limited to 4,000 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of…

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.Determinative considerations in accounting for the many different California…

Weintraub Tobin Raises Money for American Heart Association

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, September 21 at William Land Park. Our attorneys and staff work hard during the summer months to gear up for…

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. SEAC also assists…

Weintraub’s L&E Law Blog is in the Top 25

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, this growth has allowed us to continue presenting our quality seminars and maintaining our Labor and Employment Law Blog. Our results have…

Twelve Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2010 – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its twelve attorneys who were named as 2010 Northern California SuperLawyers and Rising Stars: SuperLawyers: Gary L. Bradus, Business/Corporate Dale C. Campbell, Intellectual Property Litigation Christopher Chediak, Corporate Law Ed Corey,…

Weintraub Lawyers Win Appeal

Download: Porter v. Winter Legal Alert.pdf Weintraub lawyers Charles L. Post and Lizbeth V. West win appeal before the Ninth Circuit re: Title VII harassment and retaliation subject matter and attorneys fees. To view the full case summary, please click on the pdf link above.

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Los Angeles Office

Sacramento’s fifth-largest law firm quietly opened a branch in Los Angeles this week. Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. has hired two litigators in an office on Wilshire Boulevard to solidify a toehold in the intellectual property, employment and entertainment markets in Southern California. The firm has expanded in Sacramento, too.…

9th Circuit Agrees Litigant is Vexatious

The San Francisco Daily JournalApril 8, 2008By John Roemer, Daily Journal Staff Writer Shareholder Lizbeth “Beth” West is quoted in this article about the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmation of the Los Angeles District Court judge’s decision to declare Jarek Molski a vexatious litigant. Mr. Molski, a Woodland Hills…

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Elects Three Shareholders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 26, 2007 – The Sacramento based law firm of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a business law and business litigation firm, announces that Mike De Angelis, Shawn M. Kent and Lizbeth V. West have been elected shareholders to the firm. “We are proud to announce the…

The Term “Exempt Employees” Under the HWHFA Applies to More than “White Collar” Exemptions When Calculating Paid Sick Time

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

In Hirdman v. Charter Communication (8/4/25) 113 Cal.App.5th 376, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals was faced with the sole issue of determining the meaning of the phrase “exempt employees” as used in California Labor Code section 246(l)(3). Bradley Hirdman (“Hirdman”) previously worked as a sales representative and was classified…

The DOJ and EEOC Move Forward with Enforcement of the President’s Executive Order 14173 (the “Anti-DEI Order”)

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”) commonly referred to as the “Anti-DEI Order” (hereinafter simply referred to as the “Ex. Order”). Among other things, the Ex. Order directs federal agencies “to combat illegal private-sector DEI preferences, mandates, policies, programs,…

The CA Legislature Passes Another Law Requiring that Employers Advise Employees that They Have the Right to Seek Legal Counsel

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

In recent years, California employers have seen legislation requiring that they advise their employees in certain situations about their right to consult with legal counsel. For example, in 2021 Senate Bill 331 (“Silenced No More Act”) amended section 1001 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as well as the…

First Lawsuit Under CA’s Fair Chance Act Filed Against Ralph’s Grocery Store: A Message for CA Employers to Comply

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

In December 2023, the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”) filed the first-of-its-kind lawsuit under the California Fair Chance Act (“Act”) against Ralphs Grocery Store (“Ralphs”) in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Background Re: the Act. The Act (sometimes referred to as the “Ban the Box” law) went into effect…

California Employment News: Gathering Information in a Workplace Investigation – Part 2 (Featured)

In this featured episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part two of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing best practices for collecting information during a workplace investigation. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here. Find the first installment of this series here. https://youtu.be/3BDRMoWwLPA?si=PHPR4nKHXXQ3OlZO Subscribe to…

California Employment News: Starting a Workplace Investigation – Part 1 (Featured)

In this episode of California Employment News, Lizbeth (Beth) West and Meagan Bainbridge present part one of the Workplace Investigation Series, discussing how to start an investigation following an employee complaint. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here. https://youtu.be/Rl14pML76UY?si=G9QvnDXC7vBy3z__ Subscribe to Podcast Subscribe on YouTube