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Employee Associations

 

Overview:

  • Public Sector Labor Laws: such as the Meyers‑Milias‑Brown Act (MMBA) for local public employees, specific statutes for public safety employees.

  • California Labor Code: for wage & hour, overtime, breaks, discrimination, PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act).

  • State & Federal Discrimination Laws: FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act), Title VII, ADA, etc.

  • Statutory Rights of Public Safety / Public Employees: procedural rights in discipline, civil service protections, appeals.

  • Collective Bargaining Law / PERB Rules: for public sector bargaining, unfair labor practices, election of employee organizations.

How we can help!

Collective Bargaining Drafting, negotiating, interpreting, enforcing collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Making sure terms (wages, benefits, hours, working conditions, safety protocols) are clearly defined and legally enforceable.
Grievances & Arbitration Handling individual or multi‑member grievances under CBAs; preparing for arbitration; filing or responding to grievance‑based actions. Representing members in mediation or arbitration panels.
Labor Law & Public Sector Labor Relations In the public sector (cities, counties, state agencies), there are special laws governing collective bargaining (for example, Meyers‑Milias‑Brown Act, Gov’t Code for public safety, etc.). Law firms help associations comply with law, represent them in “meet and confer” or other formal negotiation or impasse procedures.
Unfair Labor Practice Representation If the employer (or public agency) engages in unfair labor practices (e.g. refusing to bargain, interfering with rights to organize, retaliating against members) the law firm can represent the association in proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) or other regulatory bodies.
Discipline / Discharge / Internal Investigations Representing members or the association in disciplinary cases, internal investigations, appeals. Ensuring due process is followed, protecting statutory rights (public safety officers’ rights, etc.), handling the legal and evidentiary issues.
Litigation & Injunctions When disputes arise that cannot be settled, law firms can litigate for breach of contract, violations of constitutional rights, employment discrimination, retaliation, or other wrongful actions. Also seeking injunctive relief if urgent remedy is needed.
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