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Berman North is a boutique law firm with expertise in employment law and related business disputes. We provide exceptional, client focused representation to find the best solution for you.
Because of our smaller size, we offer more personalized and more efficient service than the larger firms. Our attorneys are skilled at negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. We represent individuals, business owners and companies.
Berman North attorneys have been honored by multiple organizations in their independent ratings, including Benchmark Litigation’s Labor & Employment Stars, the Daily Journal’s Top Labor & Employment Lawyers in California, and Super Lawyers.
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[email protected] © 2024 All Rights Reserved Bay Area Employment Rights and Business Disputes — Berman North Home Attorneys Services Blog Contact ☎ 415.360.2885 Home Attorneys Services Blog Contact ☎ 415.360.2885 Services Skilled Negotiators, Exceptional Litigators Areas of Practice EMPLOYMENT litigation AND Counseling Whistleblower Retaliation Harassment and Discrimination - Race, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Religion, Age (over 40), Disability, Marital Status, Sex, Gender (Gender Identity and Gender Expression), Sexual Orientation, Military and Veteran Status, Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Equity and Founder Disputes Wage and Hour Violations Representative Actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Contract Breaches, including Commissions and Bonus Plans FMLA, CFRA, and Disability Accommodation and Leave IP and Trade Secret Misappropriation, Confidentiality and NDA Issues Negotiating Employment, Executive Compensation, and Severance Agreements Advice and Counsel for Start-Ups and Closely Held Businesses Employer Defense Employee Rights: California has some of the strongest laws protecting employees. These laws require employers to pay minimum-wage, overtime, bonuses and commissions. All employees are protected from harassment and discrimination based race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Further, employers cannot legally retaliate against you for complaining about unlawful conduct or for filing a lawsuit or administrative complaint. If you are fired, demoted or harassed for taking action, we will hold your employer accountable. Berman North handles every type of employment claim, including, unpaid overtime and wages, unpaid commissions and bonuses; stock options/RSUs; leaves of absence violations; harassment, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation; trade secrets and privacy claims; non-competition and non-solicitation; and representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA). Employer Defense: Berman North represents employers in all aspects of employment law disputes. California and federal laws impose complex and onerous burdens on well-intentioned companies. Employers frequently inadvertently violate employees’ rights. We devote the time to understand your business so that we may identify risks and lead your business to a quick, cost effective resolution. Other times, your company may find itself on the receiving end of a meritless claim. Whether in an administrative proceeding, arbitration or court, engaging the right law firm can significantly impact the outcome of your case. We handle wrongful termination claims, wage-and-hour issues, PAGA claims and all other employment related disputes. We focus on results, pushing for early resolution while preparing to defend you through trial. Employment Counseling: Berman North works with California businesses to prevent and resolve employment issues through compliance audits, counseling and training. Because we represent employees as well as employers, we are uniquely qualified to identify vulnerabilities and develop cost-effective strategies to address them. Decades of experience litigating employment contract disputes enable us to draft clear, enforceable agreements to protect your company. We also prepare employee handbooks and hiring and termination documents. “ I highly recommend Stacy North! I would give her and her company 10 stars if I could. She is professional, efficient, straightforward, smart and honest. ” — Susan C., Menlo Park, CA “ Scott Berman is a highly talented lawyer with a deep knowledge in employment law. I was given excellent advice and guidance. ” — Rachel P., Los Gatos, CA email to start the intake process San Francisco 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 415.360.2885 Palo Alto 228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor Palo Alto, California 94301 650.463.9488 home | attorneys | services | contact
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