Employment Law

The Law Office of Antonio P. Garcia, Jr. represents businesses and organizations in employment matters. Antonio has counseled employers on local, state, and federal laws on issues involving:

• Employee/Independent Contractor Classification
• Discrimination Claims
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Employer Policies and Employee Handbooks
• Hiring and Termination
• Employee Discipline
• Risk Management
• Leaves of Absence
• Privacy Law Compliance
• Employment-Related Claims in Bankruptcy
• Shutdowns and Layoffs
• Nondisclosure Agreements
• Severance Agreements
• Workplace Investigations into Harassment, Misconduct, and Discrimination

Antonio counsels employers located outside of California who need guidance on California’s complex employment laws.  He also has served as outside employment law counsel for corporations transacting business in California.

In addition to legal counseling, Antonio  defends employers before federal courts, state  courts, and administrative agencies in matters involving claims such as discrimination, breach of contract, harassment, retaliation, privacy, and wrongful termination.