CDF’s five strategically located offices across California’s major commercial hubs ensure we’re never far from your workplace. Whether you’re a local business or a national or global employer with ...

The Power of Prevention: Advising CA Employers on Litigation Avoidance As a firm dedicated only to employment law, in particular California employment law, the avoidance of litigation is a goal we ...

On July 1, 2025 new increased minimum wage rates will be effective in many California cities and counties. Many municipalities are increasing the minimum wage across the board, and others have ind...

Three Ward and Smith attorneys—Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray—were featured in the Summer 2025 issue of the North Carolina State Bar Journal... Three Ward and Smith attorneys—Grant Osborne,...

The Supreme Court is in the news now more than ever, and its justices continue to make a big impact on employers. Its Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services ruling was the most impactful employ...

‘There’s a price to pay for dictating changes in working conditions’: Senator Tony Dean discusses push by union to prevent hybrid work directive A recent Federal Court decision has cast a spotlight...

With the start of a second Trump administration, U.S. employers and foreign workers are once again facing uncertainty about the future of employment-based immigration policies, said Jason Finkelma...

A US district court enjoins US President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Susman Godfrey, the US DOL will no longer seek liquidated damages, and Illinois amends the Workplace Transparency ...

What You Need to Know Several law firms have added labor lawyers to their L&E practices in recent weeks. While one recruiter said the trend is nationwide, he noted the demand tends to be highe...