Withrow Employment Law, P.C.

Withrow Employment Law, P.C. Laura Withrow has been repeatedly recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer. She represents e

As Programs Chair for the East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC), I’m excited to invite you to my upcoming ...
03/31/2026

As Programs Chair for the East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC), I’m excited to invite you to my upcoming presentation on April 22nd, where I’ll discuss a practical, step-by-step approach to compliant employee onboarding under federal and California law. We’ll cover essential new hire requirements, documentation, reporting obligations, and best practices to set your team up for success from day one, all while reducing legal risk.

Hope to see you there! Please contact me for a 20% off discount code for friends and clients.

Ensure your onboarding process complies with federal and California laws. Learn practical steps from HR expert Laura Withrow to reduce risks and build a strong start.

🚨 $52 Million Whistleblower Verdict in CaliforniaA Los Angeles jury awarded $52 million to five former employees in a wh...
02/13/2026

🚨 $52 Million Whistleblower Verdict in California

A Los Angeles jury awarded $52 million to five former employees in a whistleblower retaliation case against a global foodservice distributor—$21 million of it in punitive damages. The message? Juries are taking retaliation claims seriously in 2026.

Key reminders for employers:
✔ Employees only need a reasonable belief to be protected
✔ Retaliation isn’t just termination
✔ Weak documentation + bad timing = major risk
✔ Punitive damages can be catastrophic

Whistleblower claims remain high-risk and emotionally charged. One verdict can change everything.

Read the full breakdown on our latest blog post:

Laura Withrow has been repeatedly recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer. She represents employers in employment law disputes, and guides California businesses on compliance issues.

New year, new compliance requirement for California employers. The Labor Commissioner has issued a model notice under th...
01/13/2026

New year, new compliance requirement for California employers. The Labor Commissioner has issued a model notice under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act—find out what you need to do by February 1, 2026, in our blog:

California issues model notice under new Workplace Know Your Rights Act.

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