California has long been one of the most challenging US states for employers, with an aggressive plaintiff bar ready to take advantage of an increasingly complex web of legislation and strict regulatory requirements. 

In this episode of the Counsel Without Borders podcast, we speak to Ruth Zadikany, a partner at Mayer Brown in Los Angeles and co-leader of the firm’s US employment litigation and counselling group, about the challenges facing businesses in the state and why getting employment decisions wrong can carry significant financial and reputational consequences.

From the latest legislative developments and the risks of worker misclassification to PAGA claims, wage-and-hour disputes, and workplace investigations, Ruth explores why employers are under increasing pressure to get their employment practices right. She also discusses why companies should have the courage to fight unmeritorious claims.

Listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.