Employment and Labor Lawyer

Many of the resources I've mentioned were brought to my attention by my attorney friend Barbara Cotter. Barbara specializes in employment law, and is a partner at the Sacramento offices of Cook Brown, LLP. Cook Brown, LLP specializes in representation of employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law.

Barbara Cotter is very active in the legal community, and is a valuable resource for you. Please visit the Cook Brown, LLP, www.cookbrown.com website for her contact information.

Employment Law Resources

My employment lawyer contact recommended some sites for employment-related news and updates. These websites are a resource for you, and often offer instruction and training on some employment issues.

• Jackson Lewis, Workplace Law Firm, http://jacksonlewis.com. The Legal Updates section has a lot of valuable insight.
• Shaw Valenza, LLP, http://shawvalenza.com, What’s New in Employment Law Blog
• The California's Chamber of Commerce has a lot of valuable employer information, www.calchamber.com
• Carlton, DiSante and Freudenberger, LLP has a CA Labor Law Blog,
  http://www.cdflaborlaw.com

Some government sites are also a good source. Some that focus on California law are,

• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, www.dfeh.ca.gov
• California Department of Industrial Relations, www.dir.ca.gov
• California Employment Development Department, www.edd.ca.gov

Also, the Internal Revenue Service site has a lot of information for employers, www.irs.gov

Employment Law Resource Available to You

For years I have talked to lawyers about employment law in California. California is one of the toughest states for employers, and the laws are often unique to this state. A resource for any California employer is the California Chamber of Commerce's HRCalifornia. The CalChamber is the largest business advocate in California. The Calchamber offers many products and services to employers, and their employment law information is a regular reference for lawyers and employers alike.