CDF Labor Law LLP

CDF Labor Law LLP Counsel to California Employers

Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order mandating various California agencies, departments and industry partners to re...
05/29/2026

Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order mandating various California agencies, departments and industry partners to report on artificial intelligence (AI) labor market research statistics, best practices, employment policies/procedures, and recommendations on California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act mass-layoff updates.

Heather L. Caughron breaks down the key mandates and what employers should be watching in our latest blog. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/HmG050Z5GiP

Erratic Employee Behavior: Recent California Decision Confirms Employee’s Undisclosed Mental Health Disability Did Not T...
05/27/2026

Erratic Employee Behavior: Recent California Decision Confirms Employee’s Undisclosed Mental Health Disability Did Not Trigger Employer’s FEHA Disability Obligations

Read the full blog at: https://ow.ly/yLAl50Z4Xmr

We’re thrilled to welcome Lexi J. Epley to CDF’s San Diego office as a 5th year Associate! 🎉Lexi represents California e...
05/21/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Lexi J. Epley to CDF’s San Diego office as a 5th year Associate! 🎉

Lexi represents California employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and wage & hour disputes. She regularly advocates for clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings.

Before joining CDF, Lexi built an impressive background handling a wide variety of business litigation matters, including personal injury, business disputes, intellectual property, fraud, breach of contract, commercial financial litigation, and commercial real estate litigation. Her diverse experience, strategic approach, and commitment to client success make her a fantastic addition to our team.

Please join us in welcoming Lexi to CDF!

Learn more about Lexi here: https://ow.ly/bmym50Z2U5m

A win for employers from the Ninth Circuit. In O’Dell v. Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., the court reinforced that isolat...
05/19/2026

A win for employers from the Ninth Circuit. In O’Dell v. Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., the court reinforced that isolated adverse arbitration rulings cannot automatically invalidate arbitration agreements for an entire class. The decision strengthens the FAA’s policy favoring individualized arbitration. California employers should take this opportunity to review and update arbitration agreements with counsel.

Read the full blog by Zi Xuan “Daisy” Chen: https://ow.ly/zr3m50Z1SRs

California wage and hour violations continue to catch employers off guard. Join CDF for a practical webinar on identifyi...
05/11/2026

California wage and hour violations continue to catch employers off guard. Join CDF for a practical webinar on identifying compliance gaps, reducing litigation risk, and strengthening everyday payroll and workplace practices.

Register today to reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/9Jli50YXPXt

ICE has raised the stakes for I-9 compliance. New enforcement guidance expands the list of substantive I-9 violations, m...
04/30/2026

ICE has raised the stakes for I-9 compliance. New enforcement guidance expands the list of substantive I-9 violations, meaning some errors that were previously correctable may now lead to fines.CDF’s Richard M. Green explains what employers need to know and why now is the time to review I-9 practices. Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/kXCz50YT1m9

Please join us in welcoming Warren Hodges, who joins CDF as a Partner in our Sacramento office.Warren represents private...
04/24/2026

Please join us in welcoming Warren Hodges, who joins CDF as a Partner in our Sacramento office.

Warren represents private and public sector employers in all aspects of employment law, including litigation, advice and counsel, and strategic planning. He brings extensive experience handling complex employment matters, from wage and hour class actions to discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, while also advising employers on emerging workplace issues, including the use of artificial intelligence.

We are excited to have Warren join our team and look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring to our clients and colleagues.

👉 Learn more about Warren and his experience here: https://ow.ly/sthA50YPgzG

We are excited to welcome Willie Mincey as Senior Counsel in CDF’s Sacramento office.Willie brings extensive experience ...
04/23/2026

We are excited to welcome Willie Mincey as Senior Counsel in CDF’s Sacramento office.

Willie brings extensive experience defending employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters, helping clients navigate complex workplace issues with practical, strategic guidance tailored to their business needs. His practice focuses on defending claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace disputes in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative proceedings and arbitrations. Willie has a strong trial background developed during his time as a public defender, where he tried more than 25 jury trials to verdict.

We are thrilled to have him join our team and look forward to the impact he will make for our clients.

👉 Learn more about Willie and his experience here: https://ow.ly/3fvN50YOIRT

Union organizing missteps can carry serious consequences. In her latest blog, Shay Billington breaks down the Ninth Circ...
04/21/2026

Union organizing missteps can carry serious consequences. In her latest blog, Shay Billington breaks down the Ninth Circuit’s Cemex decision, what the court did not decide, and why employers should be paying attention.

Read the recent blog for key takeaways, and subscribe to CDF’s News & Updates for practical employer-focused insights.

https://ow.ly/nVuX50YNKZc

California Employers: An enforceable arbitration agreement is only part of the equation. Join CDF partners Lindsay Ayers...
04/15/2026

California Employers: An enforceable arbitration agreement is only part of the equation. Join CDF partners Lindsay Ayers and Avi Attal for a practical webinar on employment arbitration strategy and recent developments affecting enforceability.

We’ll cover recent case law updates, drafting and rollout pitfalls, forum selection considerations, and practical takeaways for employers.

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM Pacific
💻 Online | Complimentary

Click here to register now and reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/TOsX50YK5KH

Employers using AI in hiring should take note: the Eightfold lawsuit is a reminder that existing laws like the FCRA may ...
04/15/2026

Employers using AI in hiring should take note: the Eightfold lawsuit is a reminder that existing laws like the FCRA may create serious risk for businesses using AI screening tools. Read the firm's recent blog by Linda Wang for practical takeaways on reviewing vendors, disclosures, and internal AI oversight now—not after a claim is filed.
https://ow.ly/3jRz50YK5iJ

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