C. Zane Becker, Esq.

Specialties

Knowing and understanding California’s complex employment laws is essential to avoiding time consuming litigation and costly settlements. For years, I was a successful plaintiff’s attorney that represented employees only. During that time, I learned how to prevail in all types of claims against employers. I also discovered how much California’s employment laws favor the employees, not employers. This unique perspective and knowledge gives me the advantage when defending employers against claims by employees. As a defense attorney, I understand employment law from the view of both the employee and the employer and how to best protect you. I provide guidance for my clients in the following areas:

–Establishing pre-​employment compliance and effective hiring techniques

–Drafting and reviewing Employee handbooks and personnel policies

–Managing leaves of absence for pregnant and disabled employees

–Maintaining privacy, security, and confidentiality in the workplace

–Legal Advice regarding compensation (salaries, overtime pay, benefits, meal and rest breaks, etc.) and employee classifications

–Creating and implementing performance evaluations

–Properly using independent contractor classifications

–Handling all phases of employee discipline including termination

–Assisting with noncompetition agreements and restrictive covenants

–Effective records management and retention