Brereton, Mohamed, & Korte LLP
1362 Pacific Avenue, 2nd Floor | Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 831-429-6391
1362 Pacific Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 831-429-6391
Employer Defense Attorneys
Protect your business with an employer defense attorney you can trust near Santa Cruz. As workplace lawyers in the Santa Cruz area, we provide thorough legal defense for businesses in cases of employment claims, workplace investigations, discrimination claims, retaliation lawsuits, wrongful termination claims, and harassment claims. From compliance proactive measures to high-stakes litigation, we provide legal counsel through our employer defense lawyers to effectively limit your employer risk and protect your organization's name.
Why Choose our Employer Defense Attorneys?
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Local Workplace Lawyers: We work within Santa Cruz’s unique business environment and employment laws.
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Wide Range of Expertise: We are highly skilled at all types of employment disputes and lawsuits.
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Proven Results: We bring decades of experience representing business owners, HR professionals, and executive leaders in Santa Cruz County.
What is Employer Defense?
Employer defense refers to providing legal representation for businesses faced with employment claims from employees, former employees, or government agencies. Our employer defense attorneys work with you to respond to allegations, navigate a legal process, and take proactive steps to avoid future disputes. Our defense attorneys can assist you with:
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Workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, misconduct, or policy violations
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Employment defense attributed to discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage/hour claims
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Retaliation defense for alleged adverse actions based on asserted protected activity
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Workplace discrimination defense for claims based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, or another protected category
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Wrongful termination defense when allegations of illegal firing arise
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Harassment defense when facing claims of sexual harassment, bullying, or hostile work environment.
Our Employer Defense Services
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Full legal defense: Representation in lawsuits, government agency investigations, and EEOC/DOL proceedings.
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Jury Trial and Appellate experience: Litigation in state and federal courts.
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Workplace investigations: Independent, complete investigation into employee facts and complaints.
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Retaliation Defense: Zealous defense against retaliation by current and former employees.
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Discrimination Claims Defense: Defense against discrimination allegations under the law against workplace discrimination claims.
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Wrongful Termination Defense: Counsel on how to answer a termination dispute and counsel during litigation.
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Harassment Defense: Representation in connection with workplace harassment claims against your business.
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Proactive Compliance Counseling: Counseling regarding employee handbooks, policies, discipline, procedures for termination to mitigate/reduce the chances you may be sued.
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Crisis Management: Help with a high-stakes situation affecting your business reputation or finances.
Why Local Expertise Matters
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Santa Cruz WorkPlace Lawyers in Your Community: We don’t just work here; we live here and understand the challenges local employers face.
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Timely, Personal Service: Our prompt responses means less stress and better protection in your business.
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Confidentiality and Professionalism: We handle every aspect of your matter confidentially, and with your business in mind.
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