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Employers in California often present new employees with an arbitration agreement, usually at onboarding. Employers often — or at least they should — take great care when drafting arbitration agreements to ensure they...

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered summary judgment in favor of a national homebuilder against its insurance company, United Specialty Insurance Company (“USIC”),...

We congratulate Payne & Fears attorney Leila Narvid for being named a 2025 Northern California Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation: Defense....

The news is rife with stories of federal immigration agencies increasing their enforcement activity, particularly US Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But what should...

Today, in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, the Supreme Court unanimously held that in order to establish a prima facie case of discrimination under Title VII, a plaintiff who is a member of a majority group does not...

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...