The Employment Law Practice Group represents both public and private employers in all types of employment-related matters. McCormick Barstow is recognized as one of the leading defense firms in California and that reputation is evident in the wide range of employment matters handled by the Practice Group:

Defense of Civil Rights, Harassment, Discrimination Claims under State and Federal Law:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• Title IX of the Civil Rights Act
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• 42 U.S.C. Section 1983
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
• The Unruh Civil Rights Act
• Violations of the Constitutional Rights to Free Speech, Due Process, Equal Protection

Defense of Charges in Administrative Proceedings - Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEOC") and Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH")

Representation of Employers at Administrative Law Hearings:

• Civil Service Commission
• Commission on Professional Competence
• Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Defense of State Tort Claims in the Employment Context:

• Wrongful Termination
• Fraud
• Defamation
• Misrepresentation
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
• Invasion of Privacy
• Breach of Contract
• Whistle Blower Claims
• Unfair Business Practices

Consultation Regarding Compliance with State and Federal Statutory and Regulatory Mandates

Defense of Claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") and California Family Rights Act ("CFRA")

Preparation of Employment/Severance Contracts including Non-Competition Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements

Investigation of Harassment/Discrimination Complaints

Consultation Regarding Discipline/Termination of Employees

Defense of Labor Code Section 132a Actions

Prosecution of Suspension/Termination Proceedings Involving Classified Employees