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Employers in California often offer employees the ability to sign “meal period waivers,” usually at onboarding. These written waivers reflect the employee’s agreement, on a going-forward basis, to waive their first meal...

We congratulate our Payne & Fears attorneys named 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars in the following practice areas: Employment & Labor Taylor Brown Blake Dillion Bree Oswald Employment Litigation:...

We’re proud to congratulate eight dedicated Payne & Fears attorneys recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers® for their excellence across various practice areas. Their commitment to delivering...

On February 14, 2025, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued Memorandum GC 25-05, rescinding certain memoranda issued by the former General Counsel. Former General Counsel Jennifer A....

February 13, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Speakers: Alex Ruiz, Blake Dillion, & Taylor Brown 3300 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Payne & Fears attorneys Alex Ruiz, Blake Dillion, and Taylor Brown will lead an insightful...

Back by popular demand, Melissa Clarke and Leila Narvid look into their crystal balls and discuss workplace law developments to expect under the Trump Administration. Webinar Recording...

Jack McMenamin has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an Associate in the firm’s Employment Litigation Group, based in the Irvine office. He brings a deep understanding of labor and employment law, defending clients...

Payne & Fears has elected attorney Randy R. Haj to the Partnership. Congratulations to Randy Haj! “We are honored to celebrate Randy’s promotion to Partner,” said Scott Luskin, Chair of the Business...

Payne & Fears LLP has been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. This recognition highlights firms that demonstrate professional excellence, receiving outstanding ratings from both clients and...

With the California’s legislative session ending in October, we now know which bills made it through the legislative process and were presented to the governor, and which bills died along that path. For those bills...

December 4, 2024 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Speakers: Blake Dillion, Melissa Clarke, & Leila Narvid Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and...

Congratulations to Payne & Fears attorney Leila Narvid on being recognized as a 2024 Northern California Women’s Edition Super Lawyers® in Employment Litigation: Defense. Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys in...