Expert Employer Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles

Did you know that California employment lawsuits increased by 40% in the last year? At Lerner & Weiss, we understand the complex challenges employers face in today’s business environment.
As leading employer defense attorneys in Los Angeles, we aim to offer unmatched legal representation that protects your business interests. Our team of dedicated California employer defense attorneys specializes in safeguarding your rights and ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. Whether you’re facing allegations of wrongful termination, discrimination, or wage and hour violations, Lerner & Weiss offers effective legal solutions tailored to your needs.

Proven Results in Employer Defense

• Successfully resolved a $120,547 wage and hour demand with no litigation filed
• Negotiated a $117,250 demand down to $1,000 settlement through strategic defense
• Reduced a $129,498 demand to $10,000 through effective negotiation
• Achieved a $45,000 settlement on a $175,000 wrongful termination claim
• Successfully resolved PAGA actions, including reducing a $400,000+ claim to $10,000

Why Choose Lerner & Weiss for Your Employer Defense in Los
Angeles?

Selecting the right legal partner is essential when confronting employment disputes. At Lerner & Weiss, our employer defense attorneys boast a proven track record of defending employers across diverse industries. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Decades of Experience: With years of experience in employment law, our California employer defense attorneys understand the complexities of California’s employment regulations and are equipped to handle even the most challenging cases.
• Tailored Legal Strategies: We work closely with our clients to craft customized legal strategies that align with their unique business goals and legal needs.
• Proven Success: Lerner & Weiss has a strong history of achieving favorable outcomes for employers in Los Angeles. Our firm has successfully defended against claims ranging from wrongful termination and discrimination to complex class action lawsuits.

Los Angeles Employer Defense Services at Lerner & Weiss

Lerner & Weiss offers a full range of employer defense services to protect your business from legal risks. Our experience as employer defense lawyers spans diverse industries and complex employment matters. Our areas of expertise include:

Wage and Hour Dispute Defense: We defend employers against allegations related to overtime pay, minimum wage, and other wage and hour issues. We also audit wage practices and develop compliant policies.

Our employer defense attorneys protect businesses against wage and hour claims through strategic defense and compliance guidance.

• Case Spotlight: When a business faced a $120,547 demand, our employer defense team provided such compelling documentation that no litigation was filed
• Strategic Victory: An aggressive $117,250 claim transformed into a $1,000 settlement through our methodical defense approach
• Case Result: Successfully reduced a $129,498 demand for wage violations and wrongful termination to a $10,000 settlement through strategic negotiation

Wrongful Termination Defense: We ensure your termination decisions are legally sound and defensible against wrongful discharge claims.

As experienced attorneys for employers, we ensure termination decisions stand up to legal scrutiny.

• Defense Win: Reduced $175,000 claim to $45,000 through skilled mediation
• Strategic Success: Successfully resolved multiple wrongful termination claims significantly below initial demands
• Client Protection: Achieved favorable outcomes in cases combining wrongful termination with discrimination allegations

Discrimination and Harassment Defense: Our attorneys protect employers against claims of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, age, and other protected characteristics.

Our Los Angeles employer defense lawyers provide sophisticated defense against discrimination claims.

• Strategic Resolution: Achieved $50,000 settlement with manageable 16-month payment plan in FEHA violations case
• Complex Case Success: Effectively resolved combined age discrimination and wage claims through mediation for $32,000
• FEHA Expertise: Demonstrated track record defending Fair Employment and Housing Act violations

PAGA & Class Action Defense: Navigating complex class action lawsuits to ensure comprehensive protection for your business.

As specialized employer defense attorneys, we excel at complex multi-employee actions.

• Major Victory Spotlight:
  • Initial Demand: Over $400,000
  • Our Strategy: Filed Motion for Summary Judgment
  • Result: $10,000 settlement
  • Success Factor: Motion filing led directly to favorable settlement
• Strategic PAGA Resolution:
  • Challenge: $75,000 PAGA action
  • Approach: Negotiated structured settlement
  • Outcome: $18,000 with payment terms
  • Benefit: Significantly reduced liability

Employment Document Preparation: Assisting in the development of critical documents such as employee handbooks, training manuals, employment contracts, and severance agreements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Common Employer Defense Cases We Handle

Our team has successfully handled a wide range of employment defense cases, including:

• Wrongful Termination:Defense against claims of wrongful termination tied to alleged violations of employment contracts or public policy.
• Workplace Discrimination:Legal representation in cases involving accusations of discrimination based on race, gender, age, or disability.
• Wage and Hour Violations:Defending employers against allegations related to overtime pay, minimum wage, and other wage and hour issues. We also audit wage practices and develop compliant policies.
• Retaliation Claims:Protecting employers against claims of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, age, and other protected characteristics.

Contact our Los Angeles Employer Defense Attorneys

Real Results in Employer Defense

If your business is facing legal challenges in Los Angeles, don’t delay in seeking professional legal support. Contact Lerner & Weiss today to schedule a consultation with one of our California employer defense attorneys. We are here to protect your business and provide the legal support you need to navigate complex employment laws. Our success in protecting California employers speaks for itself:

High-Stakes Cases, Significant Savings

• Transformed $400,000+ PAGA demand into $10,000 settlement
• Secured $45,000 resolution on $175,000 wrongful termination claim
• Eliminated potential litigation on $120,547 wage demand
• Achieved favorable FEHA violation settlements

Ready to Protect Your Business?

Contact our Los Angeles employer defense attorneys for a consultation. Whether you’re facing wage disputes, PAGA claims, discrimination allegations, or wrongful termination suits, our experienced legal team is here to protect your business interests.

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