Harris & Associates

Our focus is on being proactive, not reactive. We track current trends in both state and federal law and incorporate them into our advice to our clients. Our lawyers have special expertise in assisting municipalities in their intergovernmental relations. When necessary, we zealously defend our clients in litigation matters. We keep our clients fully informed and involved as litigation matters progress.
 
Our team focuses on helping public clients successfully maneuver through legal complexities and governmental mandates.  Because Harris & Associates has a history of extensive involvement in all aspects of municipal law, we have pioneered methods to deliver advisory and litigation services in a comprehensive and cost-effective manner.  Our approach ensures the highest quality and most timely representation available in California.

Our Labor & Employment group attorneys represent public employers in all types of labor and employment matters and litigation, including the following:

• Public employment discipline

• Grievance administration

• Employee layoffs

• Wrongful termination

• Sexual harassment

• Discrimination

• Disability discrimination

• Family and medical leaves

• Wage and hour law

• Employee health and safety

• Labor and employment litigation

• Training services

• Employee handbooks and employment policies

• Workplace investigations

• Employee privacy/background investigations

• Workers’ compensation

• Unemployment compensation

• Workplace violence

• Drug and alcohol testing

• Labor negotiations and employee relations

• Public Records Act as it relates to employment and labor relations