Landegger Verano & Davis, ALC

12/11/2025

Join us for our annual 2026 Labor & Employment Law Update. Secure your complimentary registration by scanning the QR code below. We hope you’ll join us!🙏

05/27/2025

03/09/2025

Employment Law Victory Alert: A Resounding Summary Judgment Win by the Landegger & Verano Team!

We are proud to announce a monumental legal victory in the employment law matter LaDrea Johnson v. Dingwell Law, APC, Case No. 23STCV21084. Our team led by Kristina Kourasis, Esq. with the indispensable help of James Bacon, Esq. and Anna Tsaturian, Esq., secured a complete summary judgment—a decisive win rendered by Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Holly Fujie, Dept. 56.

In this case, the plaintiff leveled multiple serious allegations, including:
• Race Discrimination (in violation of Fair Employment & Housing Act “FEHA”)
• Harassment on the basis of race (FEHA)
• Religious Discrimination (FEHA)
• Retaliation (FEHA)
• Failure to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation (FEHA)
• Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy

Our team mounted an aggressive two-pronged defense. On the procedural front, we compellingly argued that our client did not meet FEHA’s minimum threshold of five employees, thereby negating the statute’s applicability. On the substantive front, we meticulously dismantled the sufficiency of every cause of action presented by the plaintiff.

This landmark ruling not only underscores our unwavering commitment to defending our clients with unparalleled legal acumen but also sets a powerful precedent in employment defense litigation. It sends a clear message that baseless claims will be met with robust, strategic resistance.

Congratulations to the entire L&V Team for this extraordinary achievement! This victory is a testament to our deep expertise, tireless dedication, and the high-caliber advocacy that we bring to every case.

We invite you to follow our updates on LinkedIn, Youtube Channel, and our website as we continue to deliver outstanding results for California employers.

03/09/2025

Employment Law Victory Alert: A Resounding Summary Judgment Win by the Landegger & Verano Team!

We are proud to announce a monumental legal victory in the employment law matter LaDrea Johnson v. Dingwell Law, APC, Case No. 23STCV21084. Our team led by Kristina Kourasis, Esq., with the indispensable help of James Bacon, Esq. and Anna Tsaturian, Esq., secured a complete summary judgment—a decisive win rendered by Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Holly Fujie, Dept. 56.

In this case, the plaintiff leveled multiple serious allegations, including:
• Race Discrimination (in violation of Fair Employment & Housing Act “FEHA”)
• Harassment on the basis of race (FEHA)
• Religious Discrimination (FEHA)
• Retaliation (FEHA)
• Failure to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation (FEHA)
• Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy

Our team mounted an aggressive two-pronged defense. On the procedural front, we compellingly argued that our client did not meet FEHA’s minimum threshold of five employees, thereby negating the statute’s applicability. On the substantive front, we meticulously dismantled the sufficiency of every cause of action presented by the plaintiff.

This landmark ruling not only underscores our unwavering commitment to defending our clients with unparalleled legal acumen but also sets a powerful precedent in employment defense litigation. It sends a clear message that baseless claims will be met with robust, strategic resistance.

Congratulations to the entire L&V Team for this extraordinary achievement! This victory is a testament to our deep expertise, tireless dedication, and the high-caliber advocacy that we bring to every case.

We invite you to follow our updates on LinkedIn, Youtube Channel, and our website as we continue to deliver outstanding results for California employers.

02/09/2024

Discover the latest in and update with our exclusive update featuring insights from our senior attorney, Kristina Kourasis, in collaboration with the prestigious Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce

https://youtu.be/od8KVqV9pv0

Stay informed, stay compliant, and stay ahead! Please contact us if you need any assistance as an employer.

04/11/2023

Free webinar: Landegger Verano & Davis, ALC is teaming up with PBO Advisory Group and Insurance Office of America to discuss the increase in employment risks and how (EPLI) can help protect your business.

We'll also explore fraud factors, rising nuisance claim costs, and the importance of having a strong internal team and risk management strategy.

Hope you can join us. Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3nM4YFa

03/09/2023

Did you know Adolph v. Uber Techs. Inc. before the state Supreme Court will decide if Uber can force its drivers to arbitrate claims of being misclassified as contractors under the Private Attorneys General Act ( )? The case centers on whether such claims are subject to arbitration when an employee has signed an agreement, rather than being litigated in court.

For more info on PAGA, check out this informative video by our senior employment attorney, Kristina Kourasis, Esq. https://youtu.be/CaSuaA06zyE.

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02/25/2023

Did you know your employers can “monitor” employees – which “includes, but is not limited to, locating, tracking, watching, listening to or otherwise surveilling the employee” during work hours through the digital license plate, so long as it is “strictly necessary for the performance of the employee’s duties?” For more information on AB-984 bill, and 2023's new labor law, please check out this 2023 Employment Update video https://youtu.be/yQF08SnXzOY?t=2152

01/26/2023

2023's Employment Law Update video is here! Presented by Kristina Kourasis of LANDEGGER VERANO & DAVIS, ALC, and Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, this video summarizes the 2023's California Labor Law Update to help your business to stay compliant with new employment law as you make your way into the new year!

https://youtu.be/yQF08SnXzOY

Each year brings new wage and hour laws and legislation for businesses to track. Presented by Kristina Kourasis of LANDEGGER VERANO & DAVIS, ALC, and Greater...

12/28/2022

Season's Greetings! Did you know beginning January 1, 2023, California’s minimum wage will be raised to $15.50 per hour for all employers? Some cities and counties have higher minimum wages than the state’s rate, including:

- East Palo Alto $16.50
- Santa Clara $17.20
- San Diego $16.30
- West Hollywood $17.50 (for employer with more than 49 employees) or $17.00 (for small employer with 49 or fewer employees)

There’s no change to the minimum wage for
- Los Angeles, which was adjusted to $16.04 on 7/1/22
- Los Angeles County (unincorporated), which was adjusted to $15.96 on 7/1/22
- Pasadena, adjusted to $16.11 on 7/1/22

Just in case you’re wondering, an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage per hour. There is no distinction made between adults and minors when it comes to the minimum wage.

However, there are exceptions for employees who are mentally or physically disabled, or both, and for nonprofit organizations such as sheltered workshops or rehabilitation facilities that employ disabled workers.

Employers must post information on wages, hours and working conditions at a worksite area accessible to employees. Notices for the wage orders in English and Spanish can be downloaded and printed from the workplace postings page on the DIR website.
-https://www.dir.ca.gov/IWC/MW-2023.pdf
-https://www.dir.ca.gov/IWC/MW-2023-Spanish.pdf

Employers must ensure the wage rate is displayed on the employee’s pay stub, and that employees are paid at least the minimum wage even when employees are paid at piece rate!

For more info or need assistance with your company's employment law or handbook, please contact us. Happy holidays!

12/23/2022

Happy holidays🎄🎁🎊🎉. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season from all of us at Landegger Verano & Davis!!!

Please note our office will be closed all day on Monday (12/26), and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 27.

12/03/2022

Did you know Circle K will pay $8 Million to EEOC resolve Disability, Pregnancy, and Retaliation charges as part a nationwide agreement?

To learn more to protect your company, check out this informative video by our employment attorney, Alysha R. Zapata, Esq. https://youtu.be/aND3zHvsEkQ

For more info, see https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/circle-k-pay-8-million-resolve-eeoc-disability-pregnancy-and-retaliation-charges