Successes

Product Distributor, Employment Compliance

A very successful product distributor needed assistance in ensuring compliance with California’s wage and hour laws.  Newmeyer Dillion helped the business transition to a system that helped the business document its compliance, improve its management systems, while at the same time improving employee morale.  Newmeyer Dillion then performed a detailed analysis of unique issues affecting executive level staff to make sure the business was fully informed when making key business decisions.

PAGA

Assisted a service client with more than 1,000 employees in resolving PAGA complaints which alleged numerous Labor Code violations regarding minimum wage, overtime, rounding meal and rest breaks, expense reimbursements, and paystubs.

Trade Secrets

Defended an executive accused of misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition by his former employer.  Negotiated protocols for return of alleged confidential information, release of claims, and ground rules for solicitation of customers.

HUD Regulations

Advised and prepared client for negotiations with representatives at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Congress, and the White House regarding proposed reverse mortgage regulation revisions to be implemented in 2018.